Using and spelling suffixes: -ly

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

Choose the correct spelling and representation of the word in bold in the following sentence: The dog dug a **hoal** for his bone.

Choose the correct spelling and representation of the word in bold in the following sentence: I just ate a **hoal** apple.

Select the words that contain the suffix '-ly'.

If the root word has more than one syllable and ends in a consonant plus 'y', then the ‘y’ is replaced by ‘i’ before the suffix '-ly'. Select the root words that end in a consonant plus 'y'.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: She sat down **lazylee**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Please don't shout so **lowdlee**.

Choose the correct spelling and representation of the word in bold in the following sentence: These treats are for **evreebody**.

Identify the words that contain the spelling 'tion'.

a group of letters at the start of a word which creates another word

a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Which **opshon** would you like?

Match the words with their root words and connected meanings.

Starter Quiz