Suffix Rules and Applications

This video tutorial explains the rules for adding suffixes to words ending in 'y'. It introduces the concept of suffixes and their impact on word function or meaning. The main rule is to change 'y' to 'i' before adding a suffix, with exceptions when a vowel precedes 'y' or the suffix starts with 'i'. Examples and exceptions are provided, followed by practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is a suffix?

• A word that stands alone

• A punctuation mark

• A group of letters added to the end of a word

• A prefix added to the start of a word

Which of the following is an example of a word with a suffix?

• Dogs

• Cat

• Dog

• Run

When a word ends in 'y', what should you generally do before adding a suffix?

• Add an 'e' before the suffix

• Remove the 'y'

• Change 'y' to 'i'

• Add the suffix without changes

Which word correctly follows the rule of changing 'y' to 'i' before adding a suffix?

• Enjoy - Enjoyable

• Stay - Stayed

• Study - Studied

• Play - Played

What is the first exception to the 'y' to 'i' rule?

• If the word ends with a consonant

• If the suffix starts with 'e'

• If the word is a noun

• If there is a vowel before the 'y'

Which suffix does not require changing 'y' to 'i'?

• 'est'

• 'ed'

• 'ing'

• 'er'

Which of the following words does not change 'y' to 'i' when adding a suffix?

• Babies

• Hurries

• Dryness

• Carried

What should you do when adding a suffix to 'shy'?

• Change 'y' to 'i'

• Add the suffix without changing 'y'

• Remove the 'y'

• Add an 'e' before the suffix

What is the general rule for words ending in 'y' when adding a suffix?

• Add an 'e' before the suffix

• Never change 'y'

• Always change 'y' to 'i'

• Change 'y' to 'i' unless a vowel precedes 'y' or the suffix starts with 'i'

Which of the following is a correct application of the spelling rule?

• Play - Plaied

• Study - Studied

• Happy - Happyness

• Crazy - Crazyness