Reviewing English Spelling Rules - 1
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English, unlike many other languages, lacks trustworthy spelling rules. The reasons for that are many and include the Norman Conquest in 1066.
However, there are some rules you can count on. Look the following examples:
A – Words ending in y:
When a word ends in vowel + y, add an s for plurals, ed for past tense and other suffixes. Example: play
I love all of Shakespeare’s plays.
He played tennis all day.
She’s the best player I know.
When a word ends in consonant + y, replace the y for ies for plural, ied for the past and ier or iest for comparatives or superlatives.
Example: cry
We could hear the hungry cries of the wolves.
The baby cried all night.
Example: funny
She’s the funniest comedian on TV.
