MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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What happens to the letter 'e' at the end of a root word when a suffix beginning with a vowel is added?

The 'e' is retained
The 'e' is dropped
The 'e' changes to 'i'
The 'e' is changed to 'y'

The correct answer is: The 'e' is dropped

When a suffix that begins with a vowel is added to a root word that ends in 'e', the general rule is that the final 'e' is typically dropped. This practice helps to maintain the flow of pronunciation and conforms to various spelling conventions in English. For example, in the word "create," when the suffix "-ive" is added, it becomes "creative," and the 'e' at the end is omitted to prevent awkwardness in pronunciation. This approach avoids doubling vowels or creating awkward letter combinations that can arise from maintaining the 'e' when the suffix starts with a vowel. It streamlines the word and contributes to a more fluid transition between the root and the suffix.