When Adding a Suffix That Begins with a Vowel to a Root

question 90

Multiple Choice

When adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a root:

• A) the combining vowel of the root is dropped.
• B) the combining vowel is kept.
• C) the beginning vowel of the suffix is dropped.
• D) a combining consonant is added to the combining vowel.

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