Explore this spelling list: Entry Level 1: Words ending in -y. Learn the words in the spelling list then try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
Words that learners at Entry Level 1 are required to read and spell correctly.
On the end of a word the most common way to spell the long /e/ sound is with the letter y. Here are just a few of those words.
Note: this is not a strong /e/ sound. It can sometimes sound like a short /i/.
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angry |
My friend is angry with me.
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army |
My brother joined the army this year.
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baby |
The baby gave a loud wail.
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berry |
The holly berry is bright red.
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body |
The liver is the largest organ inside the body.
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cherry |
Would you like a cherry with your ice-cream?
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copy |
Please email me a copy of your report.
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curry |
How much curry powder shall I use?
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duty |
The doctor is on night duty this week.
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empty |
I wandered through the empty streets.
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every |
Jack goes swimming every Saturday.
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family |
The family opened a bank account.
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hungry |
I feel hungry at lunch time.
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lady |
The lady wore a red hat.
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marry |
They plan to marry in the summer.
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party |
Will Jeff invite us to his party?
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sorry |
I'm sorry to hear you are ill.
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memory |
My memory for spelling is getting better.
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penalty |
Sam always bluffs when he takes a penalty.
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injury |
The injury left a scar.
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Monkey Business
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