Changing y to i

Front

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

Back

When a word ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' before adding a suffix.

Front

What happens to 'y' when adding 'es' to a word like 'baby'?

Back

The 'y' changes to 'i', making it 'babies'.

Front

What is the plural form of 'city'?

Back

The plural form is 'cities'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word for more than one 'lady'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'ladies'.

Front

How do you spell the past tense of 'copy'?

Back

The past tense is spelled 'copied'.

Front

What is the plural form of 'hobby'?

Back

The plural form is 'hobbies'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word for more than one 'victory'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'victories'.

Front

What do you do when a word ends in 'y' and is preceded by a vowel?

Back

You keep the 'y' when adding suffixes.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word for more than one 'puppy'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'puppies'.

Front

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

Back

If the 'y' is preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' before adding 'ing'.