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

Spelling words with the suffixes -tion and -cian

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

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

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

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

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'I would like to become an **elektricion** when I'm older.'

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'You must jump in without **hezitacian**!'

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'What an incredible **invenshun**!'

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 the following sentence? '**Education** is extremely important.'

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

Starter Quiz