Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following spellings is correct?

  1. preferred

  2. prefferred

  3. prefered

  4. priferred

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Preferred' follows the pattern 'prefer' + '-red' with consonant doubling of 'r' but not 'e'. Option B incorrectly triples 'r', option C omits the doubled 'r', and option D changes the vowel.