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Writing

Let’s spell them right.

There is a spelling rule when we change nouns and verbs ending with ‘-y’.
Nouns
If a singular noun ends with a vowel before ‘-y’, we just add ‘-s’ for the plural.
Example: Singular Plural
boy boys
However, if a singular noun ends with a consonant before ‘-y’, we remove the
‘-y’ and add ‘-ies’ for the plural.
Example: Singular Plural
candy candies
Verbs
If a verb ends with a vowel before ‘-y’, we just add ‘-s’ for the third person
singular.
Example: He / she /it plays
However, if a verb ends with a consonant before ‘-y’, we remove the ‘-y’ and
add ‘-ies’ for the third person singular.
Example: He / she /it cries

Let’s practise.

Complete the blanks with the correct spelling.

1. Idith never (bully) her friends.
2. The house has four . (chimney)
3. The three (family) went on a holiday to Italy.
4. Asin (carry) all the (book) to the classroom.
5. There are thirty (dictionary) in the school library.
6. Have you visited any of the (country) in Europe?
7. The (baby) played with their (toy) on the floor.
8. The (lady) were afraid of the (monkey) at the park.

Write eight sentences using the words given. Change the words based on
the spelling rules.

strawberry activity day study
kidney battery cry stay

Example: Encik Hakimi bought a carton of strawberries for 6 Robotics
from Cameron Highlands.

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