Y SPELLING RULE Introduction If a word ends in consonant "y" Here's a rule you must apply. Change the "y" to "i" and then Add the suffix to the end. Watch out! (clap, clap) Watch out! (clap, clap) Don't use this rule with i-n-g That puts two "i's" side by side. "Don't do that!", the teacher cried. (point finger in time to the music) (Repeat)

LEARN THE RULE



reply + ed

"Does the root word (reply) end with 'consonant y'?" (yes, l-y)
If it does, then change the "y" to "i" and add the suffix.

reply + ed = replied



reply + ing

"Does the root word end in 'consonant y'?" (yes)
"Is the suffix 'ing'?" (YES!)
If the suffix is "ing", don't change the root word,
just add the suffix.

reply + ing = replying



(See what happens when you misuse the rule)

repliing

"DON'T DO THAT!"

lazy + est

"Does the root word (lazy) end with a consonant before the 'y'? "(yes, z)
Change the "y" to "i" and add the suffix.

laziest



play + ful

"Does the root word (play) end with "consonant y"?
(NO! It ends with "vowel y") Don't change the word before adding the suffix.

playful





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