Type the number of the spelling rule that applies to the word.

1. If the suffix begins with a consonant and the main word ends with the letter e, do not drop the letter e.
(hate + ful = hateful)
2. If the suffix begins with a vowel and the main word ends with the letter e, drop the letter e.
(fame + ous = famous)
3. If the suffix begins with a vowel and the main word ends with the letter y following two consonants, change the y to i.
(funny + est = funniest)
4. If the suffix begins with a consonant and the main word ends with letter y following a consonant, change the y to i.
(happy + ness = happiness) Exception: If the word is a verb adding -ing, do not change the y.
5. If the main word ends with the letter y following a vowel, do not change the y.
(joy + ful = joyful) (joy + ous = joyous)

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