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

Spelling words with the suffix -ent

English

In this unit, pupils learn further noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones.  In 'Etymology and prefixes', pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.

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

Noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.   This is **egselint** work.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.   Do you have the correct **equiptment**.

Match the word to the suffix it contains.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.   Don't be too **hezitent** or shy as everyone will be welcoming.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  Martin Luther King was a **signiffikent** figure in history.

Starter Quiz