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 people, places or things

Turning nouns and adjectives into verbs using the suffixes -ate and -en

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

Which word class is the word 'activate' in this sentence? Don't **activate** the television now.

Remove the final vowel, then add the suffix.

Match the verbs to the rule that is used when the suffix -ate is added to the root word.

Match the word to the correct word class.

Double the consonant, then add the suffix.

Match the verbs to the rule that is used when the suffix -en has been added to the root word.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  The coach tried to **motivayt** the team.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The gardener tried to **flatin** the earth in the pot.

Read these sentences. Match the words 'pollinate', 'active' and 'elastic' in each sentence to the correct word class.

Read these three sentences. Match the words 'slowly', 'slow' and 'shouted' in each sentence to the correct word class.

to make something stronger or more robust

to make something brighter or more radiant

to find the location or place of something

to make something operational or ready for use

Starter Quiz