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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Spelling Games: Non-statutory words: -ing, -ed, -er, -est and -y #1Make learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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!
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Handwriting Practice: Non-statutory words: -ing, -ed, -er, -est and -y #1Practice handwriting and spelling with interactive exercises.
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