Spelling words with the suffix -ant
I can spell words using the suffix -ant.
Spelling words with the suffix -ant
I can spell words using the suffix -ant.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Words that end with suffixes -ant and -ent can sound like ‘unt’ when we speak.
- The -ant spelling may be found after a ‘hard c’ or ‘hard ‘g’.
- Words ending in -ant sometimes have related words where the vowel sound is clearer, like with participant -participation
- We just need to learn how to spell many words ending in -ant as there may not be a rule or pattern to help us.
- How to spell the curriculum words: relevant, knowledge and familiar.
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
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
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someone who helps or supports another person in their work or tasks
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extremely good
unchanging