When words end in a consonant followed by the letter y , swap the y for an i and add -es.
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try |
Try not to baffle him with your knowledge.
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tries |
She tries so hard.
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cry |
You can cry on my shoulder.
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cries |
There were many cries from the victims.
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story |
Your sad story had us all in tears.
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stories |
Class 4 wrote some very good stories.
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baby |
If the baby is asleep there is peace and quiet.
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babies |
Babies are dependent on their mothers for food.
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activity |
The observatory monitors activity from the volcano.
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activities |
Take part in enrichment activities.
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carry |
Rats can carry disease.
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carries |
A vein carries blood to the heart.
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cherry |
Would you like a cherry with your ice-cream?
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cherries |
I put many cherries in the cake.
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would |
James would like an orange juice.
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couldn't |
Amber couldn't believe her eyes.
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used |
'Aye' is an old way of saying 'yes', still used in Scotland.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Spelling games using the word list: Plurals: change y to i and add es.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print spelling worksheets and activities: Plurals: change y to i and add es.
Handwriting worksheets: Plurals: change y to i and add es.
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