spelling Rule Change y to i

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What is the spelling rule for changing 'y' to 'i'?

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When a word ends in 'y' and has a vowel before it, keep the 'y' (e.g., play -> playing). If there is a consonant before the 'y', change 'y' to 'i' (e.g., happy -> happier).

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What is the correct spelling of the comparative form of 'sunny'?

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sunnier

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What is the correct spelling of the superlative form of 'greedy'?

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greediest

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What is the correct spelling of the plural form of 'hobby'?

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hobbies

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What is the correct spelling of the superlative form of 'lazy'?

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laziest

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

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Change 'y' to 'i' when adding endings like '-er' or '-est' to words that end in 'y' with a consonant before it.

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What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'deny'?

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denied

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What is the rule for adding '-es' to words ending in 'y'?

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If a word ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' and add '-es' (e.g., baby -> babies).

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What is the correct spelling of the comparative form of 'happy'?

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happier

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What is the correct spelling of the plural form of 'city'?

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cities