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How do you know when to change the y to and i before adding es?
If 'y' is preceded by a consonant, change it to i and add 'es'. If it is preceded by a vowel, don't change it and just add 's'.kitty = kittiesmommy = mommiesvs.monkey = monkeysturkey = turkeys
What is the rule for forming plurals for nouns ending in y?
You have to change the y to an I and add the es
What are the five rules to use when converting from singular to plural?
Add -s to most nouns. Add -es to nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh. Change -y to -i and add -es for nouns ending in consonant + y. Change f or fe to v and add -es. Memorize irregular plural forms like children, mice, and teeth.
To make words ending in y plural?
If the y is immediately preceded by a consonant, change y to ies. If the y is preceded by a vowel, simply add s after the y, as with most other words.
Words that end in the vowel y and add es?
Some words that end in the vowel y and add es to form the plural are alley, journey, and key.
What is the name of a herd when you change the y to i and add es?
A herd animal that forms the plural by changing the 'y' to 'i' before adding the 'es' is pony - ponies.
How do you know when to change the y to and i before adding es?
If 'y' is preceded by a consonant, change it to i and add 'es'. If it is preceded by a vowel, don't change it and just add 's'.kitty = kittiesmommy = mommiesvs.monkey = monkeysturkey = turkeys
What is the rule for forming plurals for nouns ending in y?
You have to change the y to an I and add the es
When do you change the y to an i?
Some words end in a consonant + y. To make them plural, change y to i and add es. Candy -> Candies
What makes the word library plural?
You drop the y and add ies to get libraries. You can also say - change the y to an i and add es.
How do you make poppy plural?
Change the Y to I and add -es : the plural is poppies.
Why do you just add an' s' to monkey to get the plural but have to change the 'y' to' i' and add 'es' the cherry or lady?
This is because of the letters that precede 'Y'. When the 'Y' follows a consonant, the 'Y' must be replaced with 'I' and "ES" is added. When the 'Y' follows a vowel, only an 'S' is needed.
Write out the spelling rule that detemines the plural of story?
Change the y to an i and add -es.
List 4 nouns that form their plural by changing y to i before you add es?
Four words that end with 'y' and add 'i' before 'es' for the plural are: berry - berries cherry - cherries pony - ponies puppy - puppies
Why doesn't the word mortifies have a y?
Mortifies doesn't have a Y because when a word that ends in a Y becomes plural you change the Y to an I and add ES.
What are the five rules to use when converting from singular to plural?
Add -s to most nouns. Add -es to nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh. Change -y to -i and add -es for nouns ending in consonant + y. Change f or fe to v and add -es. Memorize irregular plural forms like children, mice, and teeth.
What spelling rule must you use to write the plural of mortality?
Change the y to an i and add es.
