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Study the word list: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 2

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.

Word list: General guidelines for adding other suffixes - part 2

 happy We were happy to dance and sing.
happiness The party was full of happiness.
happier Affluence does not necessarily lead to a happier life.
baby If the baby is asleep there is peace and quiet.
babies This hospital ward is for mothers with new babies.
babyish That is babyish behaviour.
carry Can you manage to carry that all by yourself?
carried The knight carried a shield.
carrying A satchel is useful for carrying books at school.
taxiing Our plane was taxiing before take-off.
skiing He loves skiing in the French Alps.

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