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Spelling patterns: y changes to i (carried, happier)

Phonics · Spelling patterns · A2 · 20 min. A short email shows how consonant + y becomes i before -ed, -er and -est, but vowel + y stays: enjoyed.

About this worksheet

A short email shows how consonant + y becomes i before -ed, -er and -est, but vowel + y stays: enjoyed.

Level
A2
Category
Phonics
Topic
Spelling patterns
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Reading text, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Reading text: Read Zoe's email. Find six words where y changed to i.
  • Multiple choice: Choose the correct spelling.
  • Speaking / writing task: Write 4 sentences about your week.
  • Writing lines: Write here.