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Read the spelling pattern rule. Nouns that end in a consonant + y are made plural by adding -ies. some examples are babies, ponies and spies. Which does not follow the pattern rule?

A. canaries

B. bullys

C. pencils

D. similarities

I think it's B but I'm not sure. please I need help ASAP

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The answer to your question would be that the noun that does not follow the pattern rule in the statement is C, "pencils". The spelling rule pattern in the statement indicates that nouns that end in a consonant+y are made plural by adding the suffix -ies. The noun "pencil" does not end in -y, so it does not follow said spelling pattern rule. Its plural form is made by adding -s.

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Hey there!

Read the spelling pattern rule. Nouns that end in a consonant + y are made plural by adding -ies. some examples are babies, ponies and spies. Which does not follow the pattern rule?

Answer: C. pencils

Hope this helps
Have a great day (:
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