Question

Which word has a spelling change when adding the suffix -ant?(1 point)
Responses

defend
defend

import
import

comply
comply

assist

Answer 1

The word that has a spelling change when adding the suffix -ant is **assist**. When you add the suffix, it changes to **assistant**.

The other words maintain their spellings when the suffix -ant is added:

- defend → defiant (no change)
- import → important (no change)
- comply → compliant (no change)

So the correct response is **assist**.