Which choice has an incorrectly spelled word and the spelling rule that would correct it?

a. noticable; adding a suffix that begins with a vowel

b. noticable; double the consonant when adding a suffix

c. flattest; double the consonant when adding a suffix

d. flatest; adding a suffix that begins with a vowel

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Ali Fritz

16 April, 00:16

Which choice has an incorrectly spelled word and the spelling rule that would correct it?

a. noticable; adding a suffix that begins with a vowel

b. noticable; double the consonant when adding a suffix

c. flattest; double the consonant when adding a suffix

d. flatest; adding a suffix that begins with a vowel

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Jaidyn Figueroa · Answer 1

The right answer is d. flatest and the proper spelling rule is to double the consonant when addix a suffix. The same happens in nouns / adjectives like hot > hotter, jam > jamming.

Andrea · Answer 2

flatest; adding a suffix that begins with a vowel