Applying the suffix -ic
I can spell words using the suffix -ic.
Applying the suffix -ic
I can spell words using the suffix -ic.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The suffix -ic often turns nouns into adjectives.
- When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add the suffix -ic.
- When the root word ends in 'y', remove the 'y' and add the suffix -ic.
- When the root word does not end in 'e' or 'y', just add the suffix -ic.
- How to spell the curriculum words: bicycle, centre and recent.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Adjective - describes a noun
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
Children may not be able to spell the root word or stem.
Ensure to focus on all the difficult elements of the words presented, not only the -ic ending that demonstrates the spelling rule.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Remove the 'y', add -ic.
Just add -ic.
Remove the 'e', add -ic.