Asked by Danielle Romano on Jun 17, 2024

verifed

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Select the answer that correctly adds the suffix to each word below. pair + ed

A) paired
B) pairred

Suffix

A letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to form a derivative or to change its grammatical function.

Pair

Two items, objects, or individuals that are matched or associated with each other, forming a couple or duo.

  • Digest and operate under the rules for adding suffixes to vocabulary accurately.
  • Master the proper spelling rules for words finishing with '-ed', '-ing', '-s', '-es', and other frequent suffixes.
verifed

Verified Answer

DO
Diana OntiverosJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When adding the suffix "ed" to a word that ends in a consonant and then "y", the "y" is usually changed to an "i" before adding the suffix. So, "pair" becomes "paired".