Spelling words with the suffixes -ant and -ance
I can spell words with the suffixes -ant and -ance for the sounds 'unt' and 'unce'.
Spelling words with the suffixes -ant and -ance
I can spell words with the suffixes -ant and -ance for the sounds 'unt' and 'unce'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The suffixes -ant and -ance are used if there is a related word with the 'a' or 'ay' sound in the right position.
- Changing the -ant suffix to -ance can change the word from an adjective to an abstract noun.
- The suffix -ant sometimes becomes -ancy, e.g. pregnant-pregnancy.
- Examples of words that do not follow the above guidance and just need to be learned: assistant-assistance.
- How to spell the curriculum words: nuisance, sincere and guarantee.
Common misconception
Pupils may easily confuse the vowels in -ant and -ent spellings.
Say the word clearly how it is spelt in order to emphasise the vowel spellings.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Abstract noun - a type of noun that names an idea or quality that cannot be seen
Adjective - describes a noun
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
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self-reliant, not controlled by others
unchanging
someone who helps or supports another person in their work or tasks