Spelling words with the suffix -ent
I can spell words using the suffix -ent.
Spelling words with the suffix -ent
I can spell words using the suffix -ent.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Words that end with suffixes -ant and -ent can sound like ‘unt’ when we speak.
- The -ent spelling may be found after a ‘soft c’, ‘soft ‘g’ or ‘qu’.
- Words ending in -ent sometimes have related words where the ‘e’ vowel sound is clearer, like resident - residential.
- The letters ‘ent’ can also be found in the noun suffix -ment.
- How to spell the curriculum words: different, excellent, experiment and equipment.
Common misconception
Some pupils may think all words ending in -ent are the same word class.
Whilst the suffixes -ent and -ence can change word class, not all words ending in -ent are the same word class. Give examples in a sentence to demonstrate, using the words contentment, (to) frequent, and silent.
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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Starter quiz
6 Questions
-ant
-ance
-ent
-ation