Morphology: -y

adding -y to a word changes it from a noun to

• an adverb

• an adjective

• a conjunction

• it doesn't change it

what does the suffix -y mean?

• what something is

• full of

• in a way

• happened in the past

• one who

-y is an example of a

• prefix

• base element

• suffix

Change the noun "chill" to an adjective: (a)  

Change the noun "sand" to an adjective: (a)  

Change the noun "bag" to an adjective: (a)  

The boy was _____ after running the race.

• thirty

• thirsty

• thirstyie

• thirst

add -y to juice (drop the e!)

• juicy

• juicey

Which sentence is spelled correctly?

• A lumpey mattress is not comfortable

• A lumpy mattress is not comfortable.

Which sentence is spelled correctly?

• The windey weather lasts all of March.

• The windy weather lasts all of March.