Suffixes and Spelling Rules Quiz

What does the suffix 'y' add to a word?

• In that way

• Like or with

• Every

• None of the above

What is the rule for adding 'y' to a word with one vowel followed by one consonant?

• Drop the final 'e'

• Change 'y' to 'i'

• Double the final consonant

• Add 'ly' instead

When adding 'y' to a word ending in a silent 'e', what should you do?

• Drop the 'e'

• Change 'y' to 'i'

• Double the consonant

• Keep the 'e'

What is the base word for 'flaky'?

• Flak

• Flake

• Flay

• Flaky

What change occurs when adding 'ly' to a word ending in 'y'?

• Add 'ly' directly

• Double the consonant

• Change 'y' to 'i'

• Drop the final 'e'

What is the base word for 'easily'?

• Easy

• Ease

• Eas

• Easly

What does the word 'sandy' mean?

• In a sandy way

• Full of sand

• Like sand

• Both B and C

What does the word 'nutty' mean?

• Both B and C

• Like nuts

• Full of nuts

• In a nutty way

What does the word 'luckily' mean?

• None of the above

• Like luck

• In a lucky way

• Full of luck

What does the word 'wavy' mean?

• Both B and C

• Like waves

• Full of waves

• In a wavy way