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 -ssion

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

Match the spelling of the /shun/ suffix to the letters that the root word usually ends in.  

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

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

Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: There are one hundred years in a **sentree**.

Match the word ending in -sion to the root word.

Words spelt with -sion often have root words ending in which letters?

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold: I will complete my **revishun** before the exam.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold: Will you make a **disishun** about who is in the play soon?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: I would love to visit a tropical **ighland**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: The month after January is **Febree**.

Starter Quiz