Changing Y to I Spelling Rule Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on the 'Change Y to I' spelling rule for plurals and verb conjugations.
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Changing Y to I Spelling Rule
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Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions to the best of your ability. This worksheet focuses on the spelling rule: Change 'y' to 'i' before adding a suffix (like -es, -ed, -er, -est) when the 'y' is preceded by a consonant. Remember, if the 'y' is preceded by a vowel, you usually just add the suffix without changing the 'y'.
Change the singular noun to its plural form. Remember the 'y' to 'i' rule!
1. baby
2. party
3. city
4. story
5. candy
Choose the correct spelling for the verb when adding the -ed or -es suffix.
1. The dog (try) to catch its tail.
tryed
tried
2. She (study) for her test every night.
studies
studys
Read each statement. Decide if the spelling is correct based on the 'y' to 'i' rule.
1. The plural of 'pony' is 'ponies'.
True
False
2. The past tense of 'play' is 'plaied'.
True
False
For each word, add the suffix in parentheses, applying the 'y' to 'i' rule if necessary. Then, write a sentence using the new word.
1. happy (+ -er):
2. worry (+ -ed):
Use the words in the bank to complete the sentences below. Make sure to spell them correctly!
1. The bird high in the sky.
2. She her backpack to school.
3. My teacher always to our questions.
4. That flower is the in the garden.