a clear and precise explanation of the meaning of a word or term

a naming word for a person, place or thing

the source or beginning of something like the place, time or history of a word or idea

the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time

French-derived spellings: 'gue' (g) and 'que' (k)

English

In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.  In 'Verb adjectives and noun suffixes', pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with verb, adjective and noun suffixes.

In ‘Noun and adjectives suffixes’, pupils learnt the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes. In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.

Suffixes, etymology and homophones

What does the **origin** of a word tell us?

Words containing the 'gue' spelling of the /g/ sound and the 'que' spelling of the /k/ sound come from...

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence. 'I tried to **kique** the ball.'

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. 'They showed no signs of **fateeg**.'

It went from one **extreme** to the other.

It went from one **exstreem** to the other.

Tick the sentences where the words in bold are spelt correctly. 

Which word class is the word in bold in the following sentence? 'The **famous** actor walked down the red carpet.'

Identify the noun in the following sentence. 'The poisonous snake attacked.'

Identify the words that contain the /k/ sound.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence. 'I am **sertan** you are correct.'

Starter Quiz