Change Y to I

Grade 4 Spelling Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the rule that explains each spelling.

1. 1.

   "carry" + -ed = "carried". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Drop the y and add -ed.
   • A vowel comes before the y in "carry", so keep the y and add -ed.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "carry", so change y to i and add -ed.
2. 2.

   "fly" + -es = "flies". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Always keep the y and just add -es.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "fly", so change y to i and add -es.
   • Double the y and add -es.
3. 3.

   "baby" + -es = "babies". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • A consonant comes before the y in "baby", so change y to i and add -es.
   • Always keep the y and just add -es.
   • Drop the y and add -es.
4. 4.

   "happy" + -er = "happier". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • A vowel comes before the y in "happy", so keep the y and add -er.
   • Double the y and add -er.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "happy", so change y to i and add -er.
5. 5.

   "copy" + -ed = "copied". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Double the y and add -ed.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "copy", so change y to i and add -ed.
   • A vowel comes before the y in "copy", so keep the y and add -ed.
6. 6.

   "hurry" + -ed = "hurried". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Always keep the y and just add -ed.
   • Double the y and add -ed.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "hurry", so change y to i and add -ed.
7. 7.

   "cry" + -ed = "cried". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • A consonant comes before the y in "cry", so change y to i and add -ed.
   • Always keep the y and just add -ed.
   • Double the y and add -ed.
8. 8.

   "worry" + -ed = "worried". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Always keep the y and just add -ed.
   • Drop the y and add -ed.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "worry", so change y to i and add -ed.