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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fly |
Birds fly high in the sky.
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flies |
The pilot flies every day.
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try |
Try to keep your balance whilst riding your bike!
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Tries |
My mum tries to make yummy food.
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Pony |
I love riding my pony.
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Ponies |
Rosie loves to ride ponies.
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cry |
Please don't cry.
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Cries |
She always cries at the end of the film.
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Baby |
If the baby is asleep there is peace and quiet.
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Babies |
Babies like to drink milk.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Change -y to -iesBoost your spelling accuracy through engaging and effective practice.
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Spelling Games: Change -y to -iesPlay interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
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 -iesCheck your spelling accuracy with this test.
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Handwriting Practice: Change -y to -iesStrengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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