Spelling Word List: Non-statutory words: -ing, -ed, -er, -est and -y #1

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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.

	hiking	The family was very keen on hiking.
	hiker	He fancied himself as a good hiker.
	nicest	The nicest flower to appear in spring is the crocus.
	shiny	My shoes are always shiny.

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