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 |
The car battery has run dry.
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dried |
A dried plum is called a prune.
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happy |
We all sang 'Happy birthday to you'.
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happiest |
The birth of our baby 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 |
Birds fly high in the sky.
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flies |
Help me get rid of these flies.
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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 |
The ponies in the field looked very cold in the snow.
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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 |
Was this actor chosen for her talent or her beauty?
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beautiful |
There's a beautiful view from my balcony.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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