Change Y Spelling Rule

What is the spelling rule for a plural?

• When there is more than one of the noun

• When the word ends in a consonant y, change the y to an i and add es.

• Add ies to all words if there is more than one

What about when there is a y on the end but you don't add ies?

• If the word ends in a vowel (a,e,i,o,u) + y then just add s

• You always add ies

• I don't know

ADDING SUFFIX -LY RULES

If the root word ends in -y, change -y to i and add -ly to become -ily. happy→happily

Which words follow this rule?

• easily

• busily

• comically

• strongly

What is the rule for changing a singular noun ending in 'y' to its plural form?

• Add 's' to the end of the word

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Add 'ies' to the end of the word

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

Which of the following words correctly follows the 'change y to i' rule when forming plurals?

• City

• Boy

• Toy

• Day

When adding a suffix to a word ending in 'y', what is the rule if the suffix begins with 'e'?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add the suffix

• Keep 'y' and add the suffix

• Drop 'y' and add 'e'

• Change 'y' to 'e' and add the suffix

Which sentence correctly applies the 'change y to i' rule?

• The baby cryed all night.

• The puppies played in the yard.

• The citys are crowded.

• The boyes are playing.

What is the correct spelling of the word when 'happy' is changed to an adverb?

• Happily

• Happyly

• Happylie

• Happyness

Identify the word that does not follow the 'change y to i' rule when forming its plural.

• Lady

• Key

• Puppy

• Baby

Which of the following words changes 'y' to 'i' when forming its comparative form?

• Happy

• Gray

• Shy

• Coy