Question

The following spelling rule explains that "hoping” is spelled “hoping” rather than "hopping or "hopeing.

1. When the suffix begins with a vowel, keep the "e" on the main word and add the suffix.

2. When the suffix begins with “e," drop the "e" on the main word and add the suffix.

3. When the suffix ends in “e," drop the "e" on the main word and add the suffix.

4. When the suffix begins with a vowel, drop the "e" on the main word and add the suffix.

Answer 1

4.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

4. When the suffix begins with a vowel, drop the "e" on the main word and add the suffix.

Explanation:

The last one is the best answer because, it concisely discribes the referenced spelling rule in relation to all situations rather than just the one given as an example.