Y to I - Plural & Suffix

Front

What is the rule for changing a word that ends in 'y' to its plural form when preceded by a consonant?

Back

Change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. For example, 'baby' becomes 'babies'.

Front

What happens to a word that ends in 'y' when it is preceded by a vowel in its plural form?

Back

Simply add 's'. For example, 'key' becomes 'keys'.

Front

What is the plural form of 'country'?

Back

countries.

Front

What is the plural form of 'community'?

Back

communities.

Front

What is the plural form of 'policy'?

Back

policies.

Front

What is the comparative form of 'noisy'?

Back

noisier.

Front

What is the suffix added to a word to indicate a state or condition?

Back

-ment. For example, 'merry' becomes 'merriment'.

Front

What is the meaning of 'merriment'?

Back

A state of being merry or joyful.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the plural form of 'child'?

Back

children.