Dropping Rule Practice

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What is the Dropping Rule in word formation?

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The Dropping Rule refers to the phonetic and orthographic changes that occur when adding suffixes to base words, often involving the dropping of a final 'e' or altering the base word to maintain pronunciation.

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What happens to the base word 'ice' when the suffix 'y' is added?

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The base word 'ice' becomes 'icy' when the suffix 'y' is added, following the Dropping Rule.

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What is the result of adding the suffix 'er' to the base word 'drive'?

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The base word 'drive' becomes 'driver' when the suffix 'er' is added, without any changes to the base word.

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How does the suffix 'ing' affect the base word 'hope'?

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The base word 'hope' becomes 'hoping' when the suffix 'ing' is added, following the Dropping Rule.

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What is the outcome of adding 'ing' to the base word 'lick'?

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The base word 'lick' becomes 'licking' when the suffix 'ing' is added, with no changes to the base word.

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What does the suffix 'less' indicate when added to a base word?

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The suffix 'less' indicates the absence of something, as seen in the transformation of 'blame' to 'blameless'.

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning, to which prefixes or suffixes can be added.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a base word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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Can you give an example of a base word that changes when a suffix is added?

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Yes, the base word 'hope' changes to 'hoping' when the suffix 'ing' is added.

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What is the significance of the Dropping Rule in English morphology?

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The Dropping Rule helps maintain the phonetic integrity of words when suffixes are added, ensuring correct pronunciation and spelling.