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 root word

the helping verb that is always paired with the main verb

Using the suffix "-ing" to make the present and past tenses

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

What rule is being used when the word 'deter' becomes 'deterring' when adding the suffix -ing?

What rule is being used when the word 'quit' becomes 'quitting' when adding the suffix -ing?

What rule is being used when the word 'occupy' becomes 'occupying' when adding the suffix -ing?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'She is **explayning** how to solve the problem.'

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'How are you **grooping** your cards?'

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'My brother was **ocyoopying** the bathroom for way too long.'

What rule is being used when the word 'rake' becomes 'raking' when adding the suffix -ing?

What rule is being used when the word 'scurry' becomes 'scurrying' when adding the suffix -ing?

Match the root words to the corresponding verbs with the suffix -ing.

Select all the words containing the suffix -ing.

Match the verbs to the rule they use when the suffix -ed is added.

Match these words with the words that share the same root word.

Starter Quiz