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Select the correct answer. Read the sentence. The Grit Scale survey measures one’s degree of identification with statements such as “Setbacks don’t discourage me. I don’t give up easyly.” Which rule can be used to correct the spelling of the underlined word?

A. Drop a final e when adding an ending that begins with a vowel.
B. Double the final consonant when adding an ending that starts with a vowel.
C. Use i before e except after c.
D. Change y to i when adding an ending.

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Answer:

The answer is D. Change y to i when adding an ending.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you notice how "easyly" is incorrect, you just change the y to i and then it's back to "easily". Hope this helps!

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I think is D i dont know if this is right

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