Question

When a word ends in y and you add a suffix, the spelling of the root word does not change.

a. True
b. False
If false, can you please give an explanation

Answer 1

False

The Y rule: When a root ends in y, change the y to i when adding a suffix (easy + est = easiest; happy + ness = happiness). Exceptions: Keep the y if a vowel comes before it (play + er = player; joy + ful = joyful).