Adding the suffix -ify to words
I can turn adjectives and nouns into verbs using the suffix -ify.
Adding the suffix -ify to words
I can turn adjectives and nouns into verbs using the suffix -ify.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The suffix -ify 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.
- When the root word ends in a ‘y’, we remove the ‘y’ and add the suffix.
- How to spell the curriculum words: mention, position and early.
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
Common misconception
Children cannot remember the dictated sentence because it is too abstract.
Give context to the sentence, such as imagine someone is applying to be part of a netball team. This is what the coach asks. Add images.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
adjective
verb
noun
Remove the final vowel, then add the suffix.
Just add the suffix.
Double the consonant, then add the suffix.
No obvious root word.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
adjective
verb
noun
Remove the final vowel, then add the suffix.
Just add the suffix.
No obvious root word.
Remove the 'y', then add the suffix.