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Year 2
Adding '-es' to verbs ending in 'y'
I can add the suffix -es to verbs that end in 'y'.
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Year 2
Adding '-es' to verbs ending in 'y'
I can add the suffix -es to verbs that end in 'y'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- The 'y' is changed to 'i' before '-es' is added.
- Verbs agree with the noun they are paired with.
Common misconception
Children may assume the rule applies to all verbs with no exceptions.
Remind children that rules are for most spellings, but not all. There are exceptions to the taught rule such as I play - She plays.
Keywords
Verb - a doing or a being word
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Put many of the verbs into clauses and sentences and say them aloud to encourage children to identify what 'sounds' right, when adapting verbs. Also, make connections between other spelling patterns, when the 'y' is replaced with an 'i'.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: They had there turn on the swings.
thier
there
ther
Q2.
Select the verbs.
dog
man
Q3.
Select the words containing the suffix -es.
less
jumps
Q4.
Select the verb that makes sense in this sentence: She __________ to the park everyday.
walk
walking
Q5.
Select the verb that makes sense in this sentence: He __________ when he falls over.
cry
crying
Q6.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: There were two baybees in the buggy.
babys
babyes
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6 Questions
Q1.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I have lessons at scool.
skool
scool
Q2.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I drink water evree day.
evree
evry
Q3.
Select the verb that makes sense in this sentence: He __________ a big bag to school every day.
carry
carrying
Q4.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: My mum worrys when I am home late.
worryes
worrys
Q5.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He trysvery hard.
trys
tryes
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He crys when he misses his friends.