What happens to a word that ends in 'y' when you want to make it plural and the 'y' is preceded by a consonant?
Change Y to I

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. For example, 'baby' becomes 'babies'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to a word that ends in 'y' when you want to make it past tense and the 'y' is preceded by a consonant?
Back
Change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'ed'. For example, 'try' becomes 'tried'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for changing 'y' to 'i' when the 'y' is preceded by a vowel?
Back
Do not change the 'y'. Just add 's' for plural or 'ed' for past tense. For example, 'play' becomes 'plays'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the past tense of 'carry'?
Back
The past tense is 'carried'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the plural form of 'lady'?
Back
The plural form is 'ladies'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the past tense of 'stay'?
Back
The past tense is 'stayed'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the plural form of 'baby'?
Back
The plural form is 'babies'.
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