Spelling Rule: Drop E Rule

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What is the Drop E Rule?

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The Drop E Rule states that when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel (like 'ed', 'ing', 'er') to a word that ends with an 'e', you drop the 'e' before adding the suffix.

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What happens when you add 'ed' to 'prepare'?

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You drop the 'e' and add 'ed' to make 'prepared'.

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What is the suffix for 'time' that means without time?

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The suffix is 'less', making 'timeless'.

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What does 'rudeness' mean?

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'Rudeness' is the quality of being rude.

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How do you change 'complete' to mean in a complete manner?

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You add 'ly' to make 'completely'.

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What is the suffix that means 'one who gives'?

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The suffix is 'er', making 'giver'.

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does 'prepared' mean?

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'Prepared' means to be ready for something.

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What does 'timeless' mean?

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'Timeless' means not affected by the passage of time.

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What does 'completely' mean?

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'Completely' means fully or entirely.