When adding a suffix that begins with a consonant, the general rule is to
a. add the suffix to the end of the word.
b. double the last letter of the word and then add the suffix.
c. drop the last letter of the word and then add the suffix.
d. change the last letter of the word to y and then add the suffix.

For which cause did swift not write? the tory government the devaluation of irish coins the whig wars under william iii the starvation in ireland

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.

10. what is the purpose of the introduction in an essay? a. to establish the main idea of the essay. b. to focus on current statistics c. to explain the main idea to the reader d. to highlight the most important concepts