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

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

Spelling words with the suffix -ous and -tious

English

In this unit, pupils learn  a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. In ‘Letter strings, etymology and curriculum words'’, pupils focus on spellings of key letters strings, words of French and Greek origin and curriculum words. 

In ‘Etymology and prefixes' pupils learnt a range of spelling patterns, including a focus on prefixes. In this unit, pupils  build on this knowledge, building on a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. 

Homophones and tense

When the word 'courage' becomes 'courageous' what rule is applied?

When the word 'humour' becomes 'humorous' what rule is applied?

When the word 'fame' becomes 'famous' what rule is applied?

When the word 'vary' becomes 'various' what rule is applied?

When the word 'caution' becomes 'cautious' what rule is applied?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence.  I was resting, but I was **conshious** of the conversations around me.

What word class is the word **nervous** in this sentence?  "The nervous girl tiptoed through the door."

What word class is the word **adventure** in this sentence?  "The knight was ready for an adventure."

Select all the words containing the suffix -ous.

What word class is 'cautious' in this sentence? He took one **cautious** step towards the edge.

What word class is 'hazardous' in this sentence? The ice made the ascent particularly **hazardous**.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Spelling words with the suffix -ous and -tious

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.