a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning

the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

a naming word for a person, place or thing

Changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes: -ed and -ing.  In 'More suffixes and silent letters', pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less.

In ‘Suffixes’, pupils learnt  the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge, focusing on the suffixes -ed and -ing.

Writing -ed and -ing suffixes

when the root word ends in a vowel digraph including a 'y' 

when the root word ends in a consonant and then a 'y'

when the root word ends in the letter 'f'

when the root word ends in the letter 'o'

When do we 'remove the 'f' and add -ves' when using the suffix -es?

When do we just add -es to turn a noun into a plural?

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The **wolfes** howled at the moon.

Choose the correct spelling of the words in bold in this sentence: Would you like some **potatos** with your fish?

If the word ends in 'ch', 'sh', 'ss' or 'x' just add -es.

Match the plurals to the rule they use when the suffix -es is added.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The **gard** kept watch outside the palace.

If the root word ends in a vowel digraph including a ‘y’, just add -s.

If the word ends in ‘sh’, ‘ch’, ‘ss’ or ‘x’ just add -es.

If the root word ends in 'e', just add -s.

When using the suffix -es, what are the two key spelling rules?

Choose the correct spelling of the world in bold in this sentence: Pack your things into **boxis**.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The **dress's** hung in the wardrobe.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The packed **lunchs** are getting cold.

Starter Quiz