a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning

the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

Creating adjectives using the suffixes -al and -ic

English

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

In ‘Suffixes, etymology and homphones’, pupils learnt how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words. In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with verb, adjective and noun suffixes.

Verb, adjective and noun suffixes

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  I was feeling very **emoshunle** that afternoon.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  It was a **turifick** trip to the zoo.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.    I am **ulerjick** to nuts

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.   Climate change is a **glowble** issue.

a naming word for a person, place or thing

a word that describes or gives more information about a verb

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

Match the word to the suffix it contains. 

a time of the year with specific conditions

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Creating adjectives using the suffixes -al and -ic

Lesson outcome