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When adding a suffix that begins with a consonant, the general rule is to A. change the last letter of the word to y and then add the suffix. B. drop the last letter of the word and then add the suffix. C. double the last letter of the word and then add the suffix. D. add the suffix to the end of the word.

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Let's try some of the suffixes start ing with consonants. The most common ones are ful-ness-ly-met. Ex:useful/forgetfulness/badly/astonishment.As you see there is no change at all.We just add it.So the answer is D.
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the correct answer is to D. add the suffix to the end of the word

example: motionless, clueless (nothings changed, so add the suffix to the end)
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