Dropping Y and Adding I

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What is the rule for dropping 'y' and adding 'i' when forming the past tense of a verb?

Back

When a verb ends in a consonant followed by 'y', drop the 'y' and add 'i' before adding 'ed' to form the past tense.

Front

Provide an example of a verb that follows the 'drop y, add i' rule in the past tense.

Back

The verb 'cry' becomes 'cried' in the past tense.

Front

What happens to the verb 'play' when forming its past tense?

Back

The verb 'play' does not follow the 'drop y, add i' rule because it ends in a vowel before 'y'. It becomes 'played'.

Front

What is the significance of understanding verb conjugation in English?

Back

Understanding verb conjugation is essential for proper tense usage, which affects the clarity and accuracy of communication.

Front

What is the past tense of the verb 'fry'?

Back

The past tense of 'fry' is 'fried'.

Front

How do you form the plural of nouns ending in 'y'?

Back

For nouns ending in a consonant followed by 'y', drop the 'y' and add 'ies' to form the plural.

Front

What is the plural form of 'city'?

Back

The plural form of 'city' is 'cities'.

Front

What is the rule for forming the plural of nouns ending in 'y' when preceded by a vowel?

Back

If a noun ends in 'y' preceded by a vowel, simply add 's' to form the plural.

Front

What is the plural of 'toy'?

Back

The plural of 'toy' is 'toys'.

Front

Explain the difference between regular and irregular verbs in English.

Back

Regular verbs form their past tense by adding 'ed', while irregular verbs do not follow a consistent pattern.