Setting aside exceptions, which of the following alternatives presents a correct key spelling rule? A) When you add -ing or -ed to a word that ends in 'e', you should change the final to 'ie'. B) Change 'y' to 'i' when adding a suffix when the 'y' is preceded by a vowel. C) If the word contains more than one syllable, only double the final consonant if the first syllable is stressed. D) When a suffix is added to a word ending in a silent 'e', drop the 'e' if the suffix begins with a vowel. E) If the word ends in two consonants, double the final consonant when adding a suffix.

D) When a suffix is added to a word ending in a silent 'e', drop the 'e' if the suffix begins with a vowel.

Setting aside exceptions, which of the following alternatives presents a correct key sp...

Setting aside exceptions, which of the following alternatives presents a correct key spelling rule?

✂️ a) When you add -ing or -ed to a word that ends in 'e', you should change the final to 'ie'.
✂️ b) Change 'y' to 'i' when adding a suffix when the 'y' is preceded by a vowel.
✂️ c) If the word contains more than one syllable, only double the final consonant if the first syllable is stressed.
✂️ d) When a suffix is added to a word ending in a silent 'e', drop the 'e' if the suffix begins with a vowel.
✂️ e) If the word ends in two consonants, double the final consonant when adding a suffix.