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 iBoost your spelling accuracy through engaging and effective practice.
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 iBoost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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 iTest your knowledge and track your improvement.
Printable Activities: Change y to iTake your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: Change y to iWrite these words to reinforce learning and improve recall.
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