Question

13.
For which of the following do you need to change the final y to i before adding the suffix?


enjoy + -ment


play + -er


happy + -ness


say + -ing
a b c or d

Answer 1

The rule for changing the final "y" to "i" applies typically when the "y" follows a consonant and the suffix being added does not start with "i". Let's examine each option:

a) enjoy + -ment: "enjoy" ends with a vowel (o), so you simply add the suffix. Result: enjoyment.

b) play + -er: "play" ends with a vowel (a), so you simply add the suffix. Result: player.

c) happy + -ness: "happy" ends with a consonant (p) before the "y", and the suffix does not start with "i", so you change the "y" to "i" before adding the suffix. Result: happiness.

d) say + -ing: "say" ends with a vowel (a), so you simply add the suffix. Result: saying.

The correct answer is:
c) happy + -ness