Explore this spelling list: Non-statutory words: -ing, -ed, -er, -est and -y #1. Take advantage of these interactive exercises to help you spell accurately. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.
Adding ed, ing, er and est to a root word ending in y with a consonant before it. The y is changed to i before ed, er and est are added, but not before ing as this would result in ii. The only ordinary words with ii are skiing and taxiing.
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hiking |
The family was very keen on hiking.
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hiker |
He fancied himself as a good hiker.
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nicest |
The nicest flower to appear in spring is the crocus.
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shiny |
My shoes are always shiny.
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