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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Spelling Games: Change y to i (copy)Practice these words while playing fun and educational 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!
Take a Spelling Test: Change y to i (copy)Test your knowledge and track your improvement.
Printable Activities: Change y to i (copy)Download and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Handwriting Practice: Change y to i (copy)Develop your spelling skills by writing out these words.
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