3.3 Spelling Test: Changing Final y to i HMH20

Front

What happens to the letter 'y' when it is at the end of a word and followed by a suffix that starts with 'i'?

Back

The 'y' changes to 'i'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happier'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word for a small amount of something?

Back

The correct spelling is 'tiny'.

Front

What is the plural form of 'hobby'?

Back

The plural form is 'hobbies'.

Front

What is the comparative form of 'easy'?

Back

The comparative form is 'easier'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to nations or regions?

Back

The correct spelling is 'countries'.

Front

When do we change 'y' to 'i' in spelling?

Back

We change 'y' to 'i' when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel, like 'ed' or 'es'.

Front

What is the rule for changing 'y' to 'i' when adding 'es'?

Back

If a word ends in a consonant followed by 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. For example, 'baby' becomes 'babies'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'more than one country'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'countries'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to spy'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'spied'.

Front

What is the superlative form of 'tiny'?

Back

The superlative form is 'tiniest'.