a naming word for people, places or things

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

Adding the suffix -al

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

Select all the words containing the suffix -al.

What word class is 'global' in this sentence.   A **global** citizen cares about making the world better.

What word class is 'personal' in this sentence.   The **personal** message helped me to feel at ease.

Match the word to the representation of the 'l' sound it contains.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  London is the **capitle** city of England.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  I like to eat **natchrl** yoghurt with no flavours.

Match the stem to the /shul/ word ending. 

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  The **artifishul** grass was very soft.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  The **torenshul** rain soaked us through.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  This film is very **populer**.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Adding the suffix -al

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.