In the word conveyed, why is the final y not changed to i before adding the suffix?

a) because the stress is on the first syllable of the base word convey
b) because the suffix begins with a vowel
c) because this is an exception to the y rule
d) because the base word ends in a vowel followed by the letter y

the correct answer is "tan believes that nonstandard english can make family communication difficult". raising children across cultures can sometimes be challenging, especially when the values and expectations are from different cultures. this can make it difficult to feel a sense of belonging to any community.