Changing 'y' to 'i' Rules

The video tutorial explains the rules for adding inflected endings like ED, ING, and S to root words, focusing on when the letter Y changes to I. It covers the differences between vowel and consonant Y, providing examples and guidelines for each case. The tutorial emphasizes that Y does not change to I when adding ING, regardless of the preceding letter. It also illustrates the correct application of these rules through various examples.

What is the focus of the lesson on inflected endings?

• Using root words without changes

• Changing 'y' to 'i' in all cases

• Adding prefixes to root words

• Adding -ed, -d, and -s to root words ending in 'y'

When does 'y' change to 'i' when adding -ed?

• Always

• Never

• After a consonant

• After a vowel

What happens to 'y' when adding -ing?

• 'Y' is doubled

• 'Y' remains unchanged

• 'Y' is removed

• 'Y' changes to 'i'

Which of the following is NOT a correct form of 'reply' with -ing?

• Replaying

• Replying

• Reing

• Reping

What are the two categories of base words discussed?

• Nouns and verbs

• Past and present

• Vowel + y and consonant + y

• Singular and plural

How does 'obey' change when adding -ed?

• Obeyd

• Obeyied

• Obeyed

• Obeying

What is the correct form of 'copy' when adding -ed?

• Copyd

• Copyied

• Copied

• Copyed

Which rule applies to 'carry' when adding -ed?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add -ed

• Double the 'r' and add -ed

• Remove 'y' and add -ed

• Add -ed without changing 'y'

Which of the following is a correct transformation of 'decay' with -ed?

• Decayed

• Decayeded

• Decayedly

• Decayeding

Which word correctly changes when adding -ed?

• Hurried

• Hurries

• Hurryed

• Hurryd