When the suffix -ify is added to the word false, what are the part of speech and meaning of the resulting word? It becomes an adverb meaning "in a way that is wrong." It remains an adjective meaning "incorrect or misconstrued." It becomes a verb meaning "to state untruthfully or misrepresent." It becomes a noun meaning "betrayal or...

When the suffix **-ify** is added to the word **"false,"** the resulting word is **"falseify."** ### **Part of Speech: Verb** ### **Meaning:** **"Falseify"** means **"to state untruthfully or to misrepresent."** It involves making something false or presenting information in a deceptive manner. **Example Sentence:** - *The company attempted to falseify its earnings reports to attract more investors.* **Explanation:** The suffix **-ify** is typically used to transform adjectives or nouns into verbs, indicating the action of making or causing something to be in a particular state. In this case, **"falseify"** takes the adjective **"false"** and turns it into a verb that conveys the act of making something false. ### **Incorrect Options Explained:** - **Adverb:** The suffix **-ify** does not create adverbs. - **Adjective:** The word changes part of speech rather than remaining an adjective. - **Noun:** While **-ify** can sometimes lead to noun forms, in this case, **"falseify"** is not commonly used as a noun.