Spelling words with the suffix "-ly"
I can change adjectives into adverbs by adding the suffix -ly.
Spelling words with the suffix "-ly"
I can change adjectives into adverbs by adding the suffix -ly.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- -ly is a suffix that can be used to create adverbs. For most words just add -ly.
- For words ending in 'ic' add -ally.
- For two syllablle root words ending in 'y', remove the 'y', add -ily.
- For root words ending in 'le', remove the 'le', add -ly.
- How to spell the curriculum word: build.
Keywords
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Adverb - describes a verb
Adjective - describes a noun
Verb - a doing or being word
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Common misconception
Children write words like 'basically' how they sound: 'basicly'.
Show the root words ending in 'ic' and how -ally is added. Say the words how they are spelt to help remember.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
-ly
-y
-est
-er
Just add -y.
Remove the ‘e’, add -y.
Double the consonant, add -y.