a naming word for a person, place or thing

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

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

Using the suffix -tion

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

Match the root word to the related noun ending in -tion.

What rule is used when 'determine' becomes 'determination' when the suffix -ation is added?

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: I will meet you at the **stayshun**.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: Please help to **bildd** this sand castle.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: The telephone was a significant **invenshun**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: Please pass me **ate** pens.

The words 'grumpiness', 'equality' and 'celebration' 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 glad.

Match the word to the suffix it contains.

Select the words with the 'ay' sound in them.

Starter Quiz