
When you add a suffix to a word ending in a consonant + y, change the y to i , unless the suffix starts with i . To add s , change the y to i then add es
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dry |
I dry my hair with a towel.
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dried |
A dried plum is called a prune.
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happy |
The child was very happy.
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happiest |
It was the happiest day of my life.
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reply |
I need a reply by the weekend.
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replied |
Have you replied to that email?
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fly |
I love to fly my kite.
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flies |
He flies in the aeroplane to Spain.
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nasty |
A bully is a nasty person.
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nastiness |
The nastiness of some players spoiled the game.
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pony |
Did you have a ride on the black pony ?
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ponies |
Rosie loves to ride ponies.
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study |
You will need to study hard to become a doctor.
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studies |
A zoologist studies animals.
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beauty |
She loved watching beauty tutorials online.
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beautiful |
There's a beautiful view from my balcony.
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