Final y to i Rule shorter practice

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What is the Final y to i rule?

Back

The Final y to i rule states that when adding a suffix to a word that ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, the 'y' is changed to 'i'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happier'.

Front

What happens to the 'y' in the word 'baby' when adding 'es'?

Back

The 'y' changes to 'i', resulting in 'babies'.

Front

What is the correct form of 'play' when adding 'ful'?

Back

The correct form is 'playful', as the 'y' does not change because it is preceded by a vowel.

Front

How do you combine 'family' with 'es'?

Back

You change the 'y' to 'i', resulting in 'families'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'try' when adding 'ing'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'trying', as the 'y' changes to 'i'.

Front

What is an example of a word that does not change when adding a suffix?

Back

The word 'play' becomes 'playful'; the 'y' does not change because it is preceded by a vowel.

Front

What suffix do you add to 'happy' to make it comparative?

Back

You add 'er' to make it 'happier'.

Front

What is the rule for words ending in 'y' preceded by a vowel?

Back

If a word ends in 'y' preceded by a vowel, the 'y' stays the same when adding a suffix.

Front

What is the correct form of 'cry' when adding 'ing'?

Back

The correct form is 'crying', as the 'y' changes to 'i'.

Front

What happens to the 'y' in 'puppy' when adding 's'?

Back

The 'y' stays the same, resulting in 'puppies'.