When you add a suffix to a word ending in a consonant + y, change the y to i , unless the suffix starts with i . To add s , change the y to i then add es
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dry |
I dry my hair with a towel.
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dried |
A dried plum is called a prune.
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happy |
The child was very happy.
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happiest |
It was the happiest day of my life.
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reply |
I need a reply by the weekend.
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replied |
Have you replied to that email?
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fly |
I love to fly my kite.
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flies |
He flies in the aeroplane to Spain.
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nasty |
A bully is a nasty person.
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nastiness |
The nastiness of some players spoiled the game.
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pony |
Did you have a ride on the black pony ?
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ponies |
Rosie loves to ride ponies.
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study |
You will need to study hard to become a doctor.
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studies |
A zoologist studies animals.
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beauty |
She loved watching beauty tutorials online.
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beautiful |
There's a beautiful view from my balcony.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Change y to iMaster spelling with targeted practice sessions designed for this word list.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: Change y to iReinforce your learning through exciting word games.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Change y to iAssess your spelling skills with an interactive test.
Printable Activities: Change y to iPrint this word list for easy offline practice.
Handwriting Practice: Change y to iWrite these words to reinforce learning and improve recall.
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