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The letter y is used to spell the long /i/ sound in these words.
Say the words aloud as you learn them. Can you hear the long vowel sound?
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cry |
The baby started to cry when she was hungry.
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spy |
The spy knew the secret code.
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why |
Why are you crying?
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apply |
He wanted to apply for a new job.
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deny |
She had to deny any involvement in the robbery.
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rely |
You can rely on Brad to be on time.
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reply |
I need a reply by the weekend.
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identify |
I could identify him by his very long hair.
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magnify |
A microscope uses a lens to magnify a slide so we can examine it closely.
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multiply |
The boy struggled to multiply numbers without a calculator.
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rhyme |
Does the poem rhyme?
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style |
I'm going to alter my hair style.
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type |
A popular type of nut is the cashew nut.
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cycle |
I prefer to cycle to work rather than going by bus.
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dynamic |
Beth has a very dynamic personality.
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python |
A python kills its prey by crushing it.
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Spelling games using the word list: y words
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
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!
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