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Spelling words with the suffix -able
I can spell words using the suffix -able.
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Year 5
Spelling words with the suffix -able
I can spell words using the suffix -able.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Most words in English with the -able or -ible suffix will use -able.
- Removing the -able suffix generally leaves a recognisable word, e.g. agreeable - agree.
- Words in word families using the suffixes -ation, -able and -ably are connected in spelling and meaning.
- If the root word ends in ‘ce’ or ‘ge’, keep the ‘e’ before adding -able.
- How to spell the curriculum words: symbol, system and identity.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Adjective - describes a noun
Adverb - describes a verb
Common misconception
Children mix up the -ible and -able spellings.
Use the rules shown in the lesson: Is there is a recognisable root word without the ending? Is this a modern word? Is there a related word ending in -ation? These will all help to identify the -able spelling.
Allow pupils the opportunity to apply the different versions of a word in sentences orally to help them identify what 'sounds right'. Use my turn, your turn, to model simple sentences to apply any unfamiliar vocabulary correctly.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What word class is the word in bold in the following sentence: 'This cat is adorable.'
verb
noun
adverb
Q2.
What word class is the word in bold in the following sentence: 'The kitten purred adorably.'
verb
noun
adjective
Q3.
Match the words ending in -able to their root word.
enjoy
sustain
rely
Q4.
What happens when the suffix -al is added to the root word 'nature'?
Just add the suffix.
Keep the ‘e’ and just add the suffix.
Q5.
What happens when the suffix -al is added to the root word 'person'?
Remove the ‘e’, then add the suffix.
Keep the ‘e’ and just add the suffix.
Q6.
Identify the words with a 'soft g' sound.
goal
wagged
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6 Questions
Q1.
Select the true statements to complete this sentence. Words using the -able suffix ...
do not usually have a recognisable root.
are very old words.
Q2.
Match the root words to the words ending in -able.
admirable
manageable
comfortable
Q3.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'This toy is a reesnible price.'
Q4.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'The weather is chanjible today.'
Q5.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'You have proved yourself to be very relyible.'
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'The dove is a cymbal of peace.'
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