Y + inflected endings (+ing, +ed, +s)

Front

What happens to a word that ends with 'y' when adding 'ing'?

Back

Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ng'. Example: decay -> decaying.

Front

What is the past tense of 'study'?

Back

studied

Front

How do you make 'study' plural?

Back

Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. Example: study -> studies.

Front

What is the past tense of 'obey'?

Back

obeyed

Front

What is the past tense of 'carry'?

Back

carried

Front

What do you add to 'play' to make it present continuous?

Back

Add 'ing'. Example: play -> playing.

Front

What is the rule for adding 'ed' to a verb that ends in 'y'?

Back

If the verb ends in a consonant + 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ed'. Example: cry -> cried.

Front

What is the plural form of 'baby'?

Back

babies (change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es').

Front

What is the present tense of 'study' with 's'?

Back

studies (change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es').

Front

What happens to 'y' when adding 'ed' to 'hurry'?

Back

Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ed'. Example: hurry -> hurried.