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

the act of forming words by arranging letters in the correct order

refers to words that come from the Greek language

Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ch' to make a /k/ sound

English

In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.  In 'Homophones and tense', pupils learn  pupils learn a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. 

In ‘Noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones’, pupils learnt further noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones. In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.

Etymology and prefixes

Words containing the 'ch' spelling of the /k/ sound come from...

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: The visitors went **bach** to the lodge.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: The voice was an **ekow** in the distance.

Correct the spellings in bold in this sentence. I am **sertain** that my **stumarch** hurts.

Match the word to the sound the letter c is making.

Select the correct spelling of the word in the sentence. Leeds is a **sitee**.

Identify the words that contain the /k/ sound.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I need a new **callender** for the new year.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I can't **diside** what shoes to wear today.

Starter Quiz