a naming word for a person, place or thing

a type of noun that names an idea or quality that cannot be seen

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.

Using the suffix -ness

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

The words 'grumpiness', 'kindness' and 'happiness' are what type of noun?

Match the root word to the noun formed with the suffix -ness.

Write the new word created by adding the suffix -ness to sad.

Write the new word created by adding the suffix -ness to lazy.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.   My **hart** was beating so fast.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.   I **acsidently** dropped my pen.

Which type of nouns are: 'grumpiness', 'simplicity' and 'celebration'?

Match the root word to the noun formed with the suffix -ity.

The ‘ous’ changes to ‘os’ before the suffix is added.

Match the words to the rule used for adding the suffix -ity.

Write the new word created by adding the suffix -ity to valid.

Write the new word created by adding the suffix -ity to generous.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  This is the **akchal** football they played with in the match on TV.

Starter Quiz