3.6 Suffixes: y to i rule

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What is the 'y to i' rule?

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The 'y to i' rule states that when a word ends in 'y' and you add a suffix that begins with a vowel (like -ed or -es), you change the 'y' to 'i'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happier'.

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What happens when you add 'es' to a word ending in 'y'?

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When you add 'es' to a word ending in 'y', you change the 'y' to 'i'. For example, 'party' becomes 'parties'.

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Spell the plural of 'baby' using the 'y to i' rule.

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babies

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What is the correct spelling of the word 'dirty' when adding 'er'?

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dirtier

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

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replied

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What is the correct spelling of 'easy' when adding 'ly'?

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easily

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What is the 'y to i' rule exception?

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If the word ends in a vowel before the 'y', you do not change the 'y'. For example, 'play' becomes 'playing'.

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What is the correct spelling of 'empty' when adding 'ed'?

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emptied

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How do you spell the plural of 'city' using the 'y to i' rule?

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cities

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What is the correct spelling of 'happy' when adding 'er'?

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happier