Spell words with suffixes: change y to i
Free printable Grade 2 English worksheet for "Spell words with suffixes: change y to i" — practice spelling (grammar and mechanics). No-prep, print or assign online.
This worksheet focuses on teaching Grade 2 students how to spell words that change 'y' to 'i' before adding suffixes. It includes practice exercises that reinforce grammar and mechanics skills related to spelling transformations. Teachers can use this resource to support spelling development and improve students' understanding of suffix rules in English.
Learning objectives
- Identify words that end with the letter 'y' and require changing 'y' to 'i' before adding a suffix
- Apply the rule of changing 'y' to 'i' when spelling words with suffixes such as -ed, -es, and -er
- Spell words correctly by modifying the base word according to suffix addition rules
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It's designed for Grade 2 (ages 7–8), covering Spelling.
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