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Reference guide for three spelling rules governing consonant plus LE pattern words, with examples including apple, table, and castle.
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Consonant + LE Spelling Rules Reference

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This reference guide explains the three rules for spelling words with the consonant + LE pattern: doubling the consonant after a single short vowel, avoiding doubling after multi-letter vowel sounds or consonants, and applying the rules to multi-letter suffixes like -able and -ible. Includes dozens of examples for each rule and common exceptions like bicycle and article. Useful for spelling instruction, writing centers, or as a student reference sheet.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Spelling
Grade Level:
12th Grade – College
Updated March 2026

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