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Year 5
Spelling words with the suffix -ant
I can spell words using the suffix -ant.
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Year 5
Spelling words with the suffix -ant
I can spell words using the suffix -ant.
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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.
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
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.
Use word cards with -ant and -ation words on them and encourage pupils to match related words. Ask pupils to say the words out loud within a sentence, to help reinforce pronunciation and meaning.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is the definition of 'root word'?
a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
a letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning
Q2.
What is the definition of 'suffix'?
the base word from which other words are formed by adding prefixes or suffixes
a letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning
Q3.
Match the word to the definition.
having great value, significance or importance
someone who helps or supports another person in their work or tasks
not the same as something else; distinct or unique
Q4.
Match the word to the definition.
self-reliant, not controlled by others
extremely good
unchanging
Q5.
Select the words with a 'soft c' in them.
cat
arc
Q6.
Select the words with a 'soft g' in them.
gorilla
go
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6 Questions
Q1.
Select the correct spelling of the word.
significent
signifikant
signifikent
Q2.
Select the correct spelling of the word.
hezitant
hesitent
hezitent
Q3.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I like to build my nollidge through reading.
Q4.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. That person's face is familyer.
Q5.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. That man seems very arogent.
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The brave young girl was very defyant and wouldn't listen to the instructors.
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