Select the answer that correctly adds the suffix to each word below. cruel + est
A) cruelest
B) cruellest

Name: Select the answer that correctly adds the suffix to each word below. cruel + est A) cruelest B) cruellest
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When adding the suffix "-est" to words with one syllable, we double the final consonant before adding the suffix. Therefore, "cruel" becomes "crueler" and then "cruelest". Option A correctly follows this rule. Option B, while not technically incorrect, is less commonly used.

Select the Answer That Correctly Adds the Suffix to Each