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Praxis II Early Education Content Knowledge

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The words changeable and convertible best exemplify which of the following principles?
  1. Certain suffixes added to a word can shift the accent to a different syllable.
  2. The spelling of root words changes when a suffix is added.
  3. The way a suffix is spelled depends on its root word.
  4. The way a suffix is pronounced depends on its root word.
Explanation
Answer: C -The words changeable and convertible best exemplify the principle that the way a suffix is spelled depends on its root word. Adding a suffix does not automatically change the spelling of all root words or change the accent to a different syllable. Also, the way a suffix is pronounced is not always affected by its root word.
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