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

Practise and apply spelling adverbs using the suffix "-ly"

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less.  In 'Prefixes, Homonyms and Homophones', pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with prefixes meaning 'not' and the spelling of homophones and homonyms.

In ‘Capital letters and numerals’, pupils learnt the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes: -ed and -ing. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge, learning the spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less.

More suffixes and silent letters

Match the words to the rules that apply when adding the suffix -ly.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: She agreed to help **grumpylee**.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence:  The door opened **automatiklee**.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: He called across the room **lowdlee**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: What is the **wayt** of these potatoes?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: I **cairfulee** opened the present without ripping the paper.

Select the adverb in this sentence. The dog ran quickly.

What rule is used when 'possible' becomes 'possibly' when adding the suffix -ly?

What rule is used when 'grumpy' becomes 'grumpily' when adding the suffix -ly?

Match the words to the rule they apply when adding the suffix -ly.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. She tied her shoe laces **eazilee**.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. They **franticly** ran away from the fire.

Starter Quiz