Spelling words with the suffixes -ary and -ery
I can spell words using the suffixes -ary and -ery.
Spelling words with the suffixes -ary and -ery
I can spell words using the suffixes -ary and -ery.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The suffixes -ary and -ery can turn some words into nouns.
- The ending -ery is more common.
- When a word ends in a consonant, just add the suffix.
- When a word ends in ‘e’, remove the ‘e’, then add the suffix.
- How to spell the curriculum words: February, ordinary, necessary and interest.
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
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Verb - a doing, being or having word
Adjective - describes a noun
Common misconception
Pupils often miss out the 'e' or 'a' in words ending in -ery or -ary, as they are not always clearly pronounced.
Identify the endings -ary and -ery in focus words. Say the words how they are spelt to help emphasise the vowel spellings.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
-ory
-ary
-ery
a book that defines and explains words
common or usual
something that's needed
a place that sells baked goods
a place that looks after young children
machines are mechanical devices
bake
machine
station
Exit quiz
6 Questions
machinery
pottery
jewellery