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This 20-word word search focuses on inflectional endings, specifically words ending in Y and LY, for students in Grades 3–5. Hidden words include adverbs (quietly, friendly, slowly) and nouns (diary, memory, duty), reinforcing how Y and LY endings change word meanings and parts of speech. Use it as a grammar warm-up, a vowel-rule practice activity, or a sub-plan worksheet during a unit on word families and inflectional endings.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Grammar
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated July 2026

Word List

  • EASY
  • DIARY
  • SOFTLY
  • PARTLY
  • COPY
  • BUSY
  • SHORTLY
  • BADLY
  • CARRY
  • MANY
  • QUIETLY
  • GLADLY
  • HURRY
  • FURY
  • FRIENDLY
  • SLOWLY
  • DUTY
  • MEMORY
  • FINALLY
  • LATELY

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