Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option, adding a suffix to the word 'redeemable':
It was a small mistake, but ________ redeemable one.

• A. an ir
• B. an un
• C. a non-
• D. an er

Answer 1

The correct option is A an ir

'Ir', 'un', 'non', 'er' are suffixes added to words, to form new words and new meanings.

Option A: 'Ir' forms a new word 'irredeemable'. The word 'irredeemable' means 'not redeemable, incapable of being saved or improved'.

The word completes the sentence in meaning: the mistake could not be undone.

Hence, option A is correct.

Option B: 'Unredeemable' does not express any meaning of its own. The word does not exist in standard English language.

Option C: 'Non-redeemable' is not a very commonly used term and does not exist in standard English usage.

Option D: 'Erredeemable' does not express any meaning of its own. The word does not exist in standard English language.

Hence, options B, C and D are wrong.