Author Question: Which of the following is NOT a rule to follow when adding an ending to a word? A. Double the ... (Read 111 times)

mckennatimberlake · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following is NOT a rule to follow when adding an ending to a word?

A. Double the final consonant if the vowel sound in the last syllable of the base word is short.
B. Double the final consonant if the suffix to be added to the base word begins with a vowel.
C. Double the final consonant if the last syllable of the base word is accented.
D. Double the final consonant if the base word ends in w or x.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the plural form of the common noun warranty?

A. Warrantys
B. Warranties
C. Warrantyies
D. Warrantes

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Double the final consonant if the base word ends in w or x is not a rule to follow when
adding an ending to a word. Knowing when to double a final consonant before adding an
ending to a word is a matter of distinguishing between vowel sounds.

Answer to Question 2

B
Warranties is the correct spelling of the plural form of the common noun warranty. The
spelling of plurals of some common nouns that end in y depends on whether the y is
preceded by a consonant or a vowel. If y is preceded by a consonant, change y to i and
add es.