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

a naming word for people, places or things

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

Using the suffix -tion to represent /shun/

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

Match the root word to the related noun ending in -tion.

What rule is used when 'imagine' becomes 'imagination' when the suffix -ation is added?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  What an incredible **invenshun**!

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I looked at the painting with **admireation**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I hate the **polushun** in the city.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I do not read French.  I need a **tranzlayshun**.

The words 'grumpiness', 'equality' and 'education' are what type of noun?

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

Match the word to the suffix it contains.

Match the word to the word class.  The suffixes will help you.

What word class is the word in bold in this sentence.  **Education** is extremely important.

Select all the words with the /shun/ sound at the end.

Starter Quiz