In his farewell address, President Washington acknowledged that taxes, though inconveneint and unpleasant, generate revenue.

Which rule can be used to correct the spelling of the underlined word?

A.
Drop a final e when adding an ending that begins with a vowel.
B.
Change y to i when adding an ending.
C.
Use i before e except after c.
D.
Double the final consonant when adding an ending that starts with a vowel.