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

a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound

a group of letters added to the end of a root word

a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate

Using and spelling suffixes: -ing

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes.  In 'Writing -ed and -ing suffixes', pupils broaden and apply their knowledge of spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes: -ed, -ing, -s and -es.

In ‘Alternative GPCS for consonants and homophones’, pupils learnt GPCs for for consonants with a focus on application in spelling. In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes.

Suffixes

Select all the words containing the suffix -ing.

Remove the 'y' and replace with an 'i', then add -ing.

What happens when the suffix -ing is added to a root word ending in 'y'?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Listen when the teacher is **speekin**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He was **smighling** at his friend.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He is scared of **flighin** in a plane.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I go to **scool** on weekdays.

How many syllables are in the word 'cleaning'?

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He **carys** his little sister when she is upset.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: His little brother **crys** when he is upset.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: His big brother **studys** hard for his exams every night.

Starter Quiz