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

a naming word for a person, place or thing

Changing nouns from singular to plural

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes: -ed and -ing.  In 'More suffixes and silent letters', pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less.

In ‘Suffixes’, pupils learnt  the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge, focusing on the suffixes -ed and -ing.

Writing -ed and -ing suffixes

Match the nouns to the rules they use when the suffix is added to make them plural.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'Can you read us two **storees** today?'

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'Pick up the **paynts** on the floor.'

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'He couldn't find his **kees**.'

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'It has been a **bizy** day.'

Match the words to the suffixes they contain.

Select the plurals from the list below. Remember, a plural noun means there is more than one.

Match the singular and plural forms of the nouns.

Starter Quiz