Created by Emily Mcallister
10 questions
2nd Grade
ELA
Updated Jun 2026
Cycle 20 - y to ies is a Grade 2 English worksheet that helps students choose the correct plural spelling for singular nouns ending in y. Through 10 multiple-choice questions, students distinguish words that change y to ies, such as bunny to bunnies and family to families, from words that simply add s, such as monkey to monkeys and valley to valleys. The options include common incorrect spellings, giving students focused practice recognizing the correct pattern rather than relying on guesswork. Use this free printable worksheet for independent practice, small-group instruction, review, or a quick check of plural-noun spelling. It supports students as they compare the final letter patterns in words such as puppy, baby, turkey, and alley and select the correctly formed plural. The worksheet includes a complete answer key for efficient checking and feedback.
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WorksheetsAnswer Keybunnies
cherries
puppies
lilies
families
babies
monkeys
valleys
turkeys
alleys
This Grade 2 English worksheet focuses on choosing the correct plural spelling for nouns that end in y. Its 10 multiple-choice items require students to distinguish between changing y to ies, as in puppy to puppies, and adding s, as in monkey to monkeys, building accurate plural-spelling skills.
First, model the two spelling patterns with examples from the worksheet: bunny becomes bunnies, while monkey becomes monkeys. Then have students explain what they notice before completing the 10 multiple-choice items, and use the answer choices to discuss why spellings such as puppys or monkeyes are incorrect.
Watch for students who change every final y to ies, selecting forms such as monkies or turkies instead of monkeys and turkeys. Students may also choose phonetic-looking options such as bunnys or puppees, so ask them to compare the singular ending and check the standard plural pattern before submitting each answer.
You can assign Cycle 20 - y to ies as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.
In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the 10 multiple-choice items easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while students work with the y-ending noun examples.
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