
If a base word ends in y preceded by a consonant, change the y to i before all suffixes except those beginning with i. Keep the y if the suffix begins with i as ii is not permissible in English except in taxiing and skiing. Letters and Sounds, Phase Six.
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happy |
We were happy to dance and sing.
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happiness |
The party was full of happiness.
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happier |
Affluence does not necessarily lead to a happier life.
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baby |
If the baby is asleep there is peace and quiet.
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babies |
This hospital ward is for mothers with new babies.
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babyish |
That is babyish behaviour.
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carry |
Can you manage to carry that all by yourself?
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carried |
The knight carried a shield.
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carrying |
A satchel is useful for carrying books at school.
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taxiing |
Our plane was taxiing before take-off.
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skiing |
He loves skiing in the French Alps.
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Spelling games using the word list: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 2
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 2
Handwriting worksheets: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 2
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