What is the drop keep rule in ELA?

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Basically when a like the base word ends in silent-e, drop the e before adding a vowel suffix

PaulDapolito answered Oct 8, 2023

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care- you drop the e in care but keep car then add it together. car+ing caring

Paul Hoenecke answered Oct 11, 2023

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