Multiple choice general knowledge

After seeing the exam results, he felt a surge of _________.

  1. happyness

  2. happiness

  3. hapyness

  4. hapiness
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'happiness' with double 'p' and double 's'. When adding the suffix '-ness' to 'happy,' both the 'p' (consonant) and 's' are doubled because 'happy' ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern with the stress on the final syllable. This maintains the short vowel sound.

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