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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studied |
The borough council studied the idea very thoroughly.
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tried |
The liar tried to deceive me.
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hurries |
The man hurries down the street.
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studying |
He has a very good attitude towards studying.
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trying |
Please be quiet, I'm trying to rest.
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hurrying |
Mr Hall was hurrying down the street.
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obeyed |
Connor obeyed his mother's request to do his homework.
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dries |
Paint dries faster when the weather is warm.
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replied |
Have you replied to that email?
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obeying |
He was not happy obeying the rules.
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dried |
A dried plum is called a prune.
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studies |
A psychologist studies the way the mind works.
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worrying |
The economy is very worrying.
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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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