a naming word for a person, place or thing

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

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

The /shun/ suffixes, including -cian

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes.  In 'Suffixes, etymology and homophones', pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.

In ‘Verb and adjective suffixes’, pupils learnt the grammar and spelling conventions associated with noun and adjective suffixes. In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes.

Noun and adjective suffixes

Match the word to the spelling of the /shun/ suffix it contains.

Words spelt with -cian often have a root word ending in which letters?

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: She was a skilful **muzishon**.

Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: Our lights have broken so I called an **electrishun**.

Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: As there are 8 of us, we can each have one **ayth** of this cake.

Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: What is the **wait** of this bag of apples in kg?

Words spelt with -ssion often have a root word ending in which letters?

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: That was an interesting **discushon**.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: You need **purmishon** to come on this trip.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: They saw a **faymus** artist at the museum.

Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Try to **imajin** you are on a desert island.

Starter Quiz