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

a naming word for a person, place or thing

a type of noun that names an idea or quality that cannot be seen

Turning adjectives into nouns using the suffixes -ity and -ness

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

The words 'happiness', 'curiosity' and 'simplicity' are what type of noun?

Match the root word to the noun formed with the suffix -ity or -ness.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I love virtual **reyalytee**.'

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I was put off by their **hostillitee**.'

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'Your **jenrositee** is overwhelming.'

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'Please check the **stubillitee** of the equipment before I climb on it.'

Match the word to the suffix it contains.

Select the adjective from the following sentence: 'The happy child skipped home.'

Select the adjective from the following sentence: 'The cold ice stung my skin.'

Starter Quiz