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Year 2
Using and spelling suffixes: -less
I can spell words using the suffix -less.
New
New
Year 2
Using and spelling suffixes: -less
I can spell words using the suffix -less.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- If the suffix starts with a consonant letter, it is usually added without any change to the root word.
- If a root word has more than one syllable and ends in a consonant + 'y', then 'y' is replaced by 'i' before the suffix.
Common misconception
Pupils may think the suffix only has one 's', like the suffix -ful, which only has one 'l'.
Draw a direct comparison: '-less' is how we would expect it to be spelt, whereas '-ful' is surprising and only has one 'l'.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word
Adjective - describes a noun
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Focus on the easier spellings, as pupils will return to the more complex rules several times in KS2. At this point, securing an understanding of the meaning and function of suffix, and seeing the connections between spellings is the most important.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Choose the correct spelling and representation of the word in bold in the following sentence: They heard a byootifull song.
beautifull
beutiful
beatifull
Q2.
Select the two words that contain the suffix '-ful'.
slowly
cheerless
Q3.
Match the words with their word roots.
slower
fear
playing
Q4.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He was very chearfull.
cheerfull
chearful
Q5.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He was a very hellpfull teacher.
helpfull
hepful
Q6.
Which word class are words ending in the suffix '-ful' usually?
verbs
nouns
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is a suffix?
a letter or group of letters at the start of a word which creates another word
a type of verb
a type of adjective
Q2.
Select the words that contain the suffix '-less'.
slowly
lesson
harmful
Q3.
Match the words with their word roots.
hairless
harmless
fearless
Q4.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The spider was harmles.
harnles
harmles
Q5.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The day seemed endles.
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: It was a strange hareles cat.
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