The Grit Scale survey measures one’s degree of identification with statements such as “Setbacks don’t discourage me. I don’t give up easyly.”

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

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