Ending Match

Worksheet Description

Students match sixteen root words and endings with their correctly spelled new forms. Each item requires them to change a final y to i before adding an ending such as -ed, -es, -er, -est, -ly, or -ness. Students write the correct letter beside each word-building problem. The matching format gives them a clear way to compare many forms on one page.

This worksheet helps students connect root words, endings, and completed spellings. They must inspect each finished word carefully to decide which one belongs with the original word. Working across several endings also strengthens their understanding that the same rule can create many different kinds of words. This improves spelling memory, word-family knowledge, careful comparison, and grammar awareness.

This worksheet is part of our changing y to i worksheet series.