Inflectional Endings y to i: y changes to i in words that end in a consonant + y + -es; y does not change to i when adding -ing
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tries |
My mum tries to make gourmet food.
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drying |
The clothes are drying on the radiator.
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flying |
A swallow was flying up above.
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tried |
The liar tried to deceive me.
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cries |
She always cries at the end of the film.
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stays |
My sister loves reading and she often stays up late to read.
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trying |
Please be quiet, I'm trying to rest.
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cried |
'Watch out' he cried.
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plays |
A playwright writes plays.
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dries |
Paint dries faster when the weather is warm.
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crying |
Many babies were crying in the doctors.
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played |
The orchestra played softly in the background.
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dried |
A dried plum is called a prune.
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flies |
Help me get rid of these flies.
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playing |
Playing in a team requires commitment.
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chapter |
We read until the last chapter of the book.
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bedtime |
The parents told the children Bible stories at bedtime.
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letter |
To whom is the letter addressed?
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obeyed |
Connor obeyed his mother's request to do his homework.
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worrying |
The economy is very worrying.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Hummingbirds Unit 5 week 4Improve your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
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: Hummingbirds Unit 5 week 4Practice these words while playing fun and educational games.
Summer spelling
Hot spelling fun.
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: Hummingbirds Unit 5 week 4Test your knowledge and track your improvement.
Printable Activities: Hummingbirds Unit 5 week 4Take your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: Hummingbirds Unit 5 week 4Strengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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