| 词组 | final e |
| 释义 | Contents overview final e346 final e1final -e dropped before vowelsWhen an ending that begins with a vowel (e.g. -ing, -able, -ous) is added to a word that ends in -e, we usually drop the -e.hope → hopingmake → makingnote → notablefame → famousshade → shadyAn exception in British English is ageing (more common than aging).Some words that end in -e have two possible forms before -able and -age. The form without -e is more common in most cases. Note:likeable (usually with e)mov(e)able (both forms common)mileage (only with e)Final -e is not dropped from words ending in -ee, -oe or -ye.see → seeingagree → agreeablecanoe → canoeistdye → dyeing2final -e not dropped before consonantsBefore endings that begin with a consonant, final -e is not normally dropped.excite → excitementdefinite → definitelycomplete → completenessExceptions: words ending in -uedue → dulytrue → trulyargue → argumentIn words that end with -ce or -ge, we do not drop -e before a or o.replace → replaceablecourage → courageous(BUT charge → charging, face → facing)Judg(e)ment and acknowledg(e)ment can be spelt with or without the -e after g.For words ending in -ie, 348.5. For adverbs ending in -ly, 345.Previous Next |
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