Explain why the 'y' is not changed to an 'i' when adding the suffix '-ing' to the word 'play'.

The 'y' in 'play' is preceded by a vowel ('a'), so the 'y' remains unchanged when adding the '-ing' suffix.

Long Vowels and Endings

Name: Long Vowels and Endings
Author: Insta~Lesson

8th Grade · ELA · 15 min

I can identify and spell words with long vowel sounds and inflected endings correctly.

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.
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When a base word ends in 'y', change the 'y' to an i before adding a suffix, as in the example study-studied.
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If a base word has a vowel directly before the final 'y', or if the suffix begins with an i, the 'y' stays as it is.

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