When words end in a consonant followed by the letter y , swap the y for an i and add -es.
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try |
Try not to baffle him with your knowledge.
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tries |
She tries so hard.
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cry |
You can cry on my shoulder.
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cries |
There were many cries from the victims.
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story |
Your sad story had us all in tears.
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stories |
Class 4 wrote some very good stories.
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baby |
If the baby is asleep there is peace and quiet.
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babies |
Babies are dependent on their mothers for food.
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activity |
The observatory monitors activity from the volcano.
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activities |
Take part in enrichment activities.
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carry |
Rats can carry disease.
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carries |
A vein carries blood to the heart.
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cherry |
Would you like a cherry with your ice-cream?
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cherries |
I put many cherries in the cake.
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would |
James would like an orange juice.
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couldn't |
Amber couldn't believe her eyes.
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used |
'Aye' is an old way of saying 'yes', still used in Scotland.
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Egg Hunt
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Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
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Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
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