The English alphabet consists of 26 letters, which are divided into vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and consonants (the remaining 21 letters). Understanding the roles that vowels and consonant… See more

One common rule in English spelling is the silent 'E.' When a word ends with a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'E,' the 'E' is often silent but affects the pronunciati… See more

When adding a suffix to a word that ends with a single vowel followed by a single consonant, you typically double the consonant if the suffix begins with a vowel and the str… See more

In general, the rule states that when the letters 'I' and 'E' are combined to make a single sound, they should appear as 'IE' unless they follow the letter 'C,' in which case they b… See more