The answer choices are spelling rules about what to do before adding suffixes to a base word that ends in e. Identify the rule that was applied to the word below. achieve + -ment If the suffix starts with a consonant, keep the e and add the suffix. If the suffix starts with a vowel, drop the e and add the suffix. If a base word ends in double e, do not drop the final e, but never write three e's in a row. Keep the final e only if it lets g or c make their soft sounds. This word is an exception to the rule.