a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word

a vowel sound that sounds short when spoken, like 'a' in 'cat' or the 'o' sound in 'hot'

a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate

Spelling further words with the suffix -ing

English

In this unit, pupils learn verb and adjective suffixes.  In 'Noun and adjective suffixes', pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with noun and adjective suffixes.

In ‘Prefixes, homonyms and homophones' pupils learnt spelling and grammar conventions used with prefixes meaning 'not’ and the spelling of homophones and homonyms. In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with verb and adjective suffixes.

Verb and adjective suffixes

What rule is being used when the word 'refer' becomes 'referring' when adding the suffix -ing?

What rule is being used when the word 'hug' becomes 'hugging' when adding the suffix -ing?

What rule is being used when the word 'walk' becomes 'walking' when adding the suffix -ing?

What rule is being used when the word 'tremble' becomes 'trembling' when adding the suffix -ing?

Match the verbs to the rule they use when the suffix -ing is added.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. I feel chilly **althow** the weather is warm.

What rule is being used when the word 'bake' becomes 'baking' when adding the suffix -ing?

What rule is being used when the word 'carry' becomes 'carrying' when adding the suffix -ing?

Match the root words to the corresponding verbs with the suffix -ing.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in **bold** in the following sentence. Izzy was **enjoing** the scrumptious cake.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in **bold** in the following sentence. I am **tayking** my boots with me.

Correct the spelling of the word in **bold** in the following sentence. He used all the **strenth** he could muster.

Starter Quiz