Asked by Emely Pineda on Jul 05, 2024

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Select the answer that correctly adds the suffix to each word below. fly + ing

A) flying
B) fling

Suffix

A morpheme added at the end of a word to alter its meaning or grammatical function, such as "-ness" or "-ly".

Fly

In the context of an organism, a fly is a small winged insect belonging to the order Diptera; known for its ability to fly quickly.

  • Assimilate and carry out the rules for the application of suffixes to words accurately.
  • Gain insight into the criterion for doubling consonants before incorporating a suffix into certain words.
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Heath RichardsonJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct way to add the suffix -ing to the word fly is by dropping the -y and adding -ing, resulting in the word flying. Option B (fling) is incorrect as it does not follow the spelling rule for adding -ing to the end of a word.