Adding the suffix -ate to words
I can turn adjectives and nouns into verbs using the suffix -ate.
Adding the suffix -ate to words
I can turn adjectives and nouns into verbs using the suffix -ate.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word and can change the word class.
- The suffix -ate often turns adjectives and nouns into verbs.
- When the root word ends in a consonant, we often just add the suffix.
- When the root word ends in a vowel, we remove the final vowel and add the suffix.
- How to spell the curriculum words: business, possession and answer.
Common misconception
Pupils may not know the meaning of words encountered in the lesson.
Ensure to gloss the meaning of all vocabulary used in the lesson and say in full sentences to help embed the meaning.
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
Adjective - describes a noun
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Verb - a doing, being or having word
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Just add -ing.
Remove the 'e' and add -ing.
Double the consonant and add -ing.
verb
adjective
noun
adverb
adjective
verb.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Remove the final vowel, then add the suffix.
Just add the suffix.
No obvious root word.