A base word is a word without any endings added to it.
- If a base word has a short vowel sound and ends in a consonant, double the consonant before adding ed or ing.
rub, rubbed, rubbing
- If a base word ends with e, drop the e before adding ed or ing.
taste, tasted, tasting
- If a base word ends with y, change the y to i before adding ed. Do not change the y before adding ing.
cry, cried, crying