Drop E Rule

Create a new word by dropping the silent e from "like" and adding the suffix -able.

• likeable

• likable

• likible

• likeablee

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the "drop e" rule in English spelling?

• It is a rule that requires adding an "e" to the end of words ending in "y."

• It is a rule that requires dropping the final "e" when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

• It is a rule that requires doubling the final consonant before adding a suffix.

• It is a rule that requires changing "i" to "y" before adding a suffix.

Which of the following words correctly applies the "drop e" rule when adding the suffix "-ing"?

• hopeing

• hoping

• hope

• hop

Identify the word that correctly applies the "drop e" rule when adding the suffix "-ed."

• bakeed

• baked

• bake

• bak

Which of the following words correctly applies the "drop e" rule when adding the suffix "-er"?

• driveer

• driver

• drive

• driv

Create a sentence using a word that applies the "drop e" rule with the suffix "-able."

• The task is manageble.

• The task is manageable.

• The task is manageing.

• The task is manage.

Apply the "drop e" rule to the word "desire" with the suffix "-able."

• desireable

• desir

• desirable

• desiring

Transform the word "move" by applying the "drop e" rule with the suffix "-able."

• moveable

• movible

• movable

• movible

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a word that applies the "drop e" rule?

• She is hopeing for a sunny day.

• He is baking a cake.

• They are danceing at the party.

• We are rideing our bikes.

Apply the "drop e" rule to the word "advise" with the suffix "-or."

• adviser

• advisor

• adviseor

• advis