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Correct Answer: argumentative
the question asks which of the given words is spelled correctly. the options provided are:
a. arguementative
b. argumentive
c. argumentative
d. arguementitive
argumentative.
**explanation:**
the word "argumentative" comes from the verb "argue." when converting verbs into adjectives or nouns, there are often spelling changes that occur. in this case, the "e" at the end of "argue" is dropped when forming the adjective "argumentative." this is a common pattern in english where the ending of the root word changes slightly when suffixes are added.
option a, "arguementative," is incorrect because it includes an erroneous 'e' after the 'u.' the correct spelling does not retain the 'e' after the 'g' when forming the adjective.
option b, "argumentive," is a less common variant and is generally considered incorrect in standard usage. the widely accepted and correct form is "argumentative," which suggests being prone to arguing or having a quality of presenting an argument.
option c, "argumentative," is the correct spelling. this form is widely recognized and used in standard english to describe someone who is inclined to argue or a style of communication that involves presenting arguments.
option d, "arguementitive," combines the errors of options a and b, including the extra 'e' and using an incorrect ending 'itive' instead of 'ative.' this makes it doubly incorrect.
therefore, "argumentative," because it correctly drops the 'e' from "argue" and adds the suffix '-ative' to form an adjective indicating a tendency to engage in arguments.
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