the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning

Spelling words with the suffix "-ly"

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less.  In 'Prefixes, Homonyms and Homophones', pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with prefixes meaning 'not' and the spelling of homophones and homonyms.

In ‘Capital letters and numerals’, pupils learnt the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes: -ed and -ing. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge, learning the spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less.

In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less, as well as the spelling of words with silent letters. Pupils will learn how the addition of a suffix can affect the grammar of a word, for example its word class or tense.

More suffixes and silent letters

Select the adverb in this sentence: The cat walks slowly.

What rule is used when 'quick' becomes 'quickly' when adding the suffix -ly?

What rule is used when 'simple' becomes 'simply' when adding the suffix -ly?

What rule is used when 'happy' becomes 'happily' when adding the suffix -ly?

What rule is used when 'basic' becomes 'basically' when adding the suffix -ly?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: I would like to **bild** a bridge.

Match the word to the suffix it contains.

What rule is used when 'stone' becomes 'stony' when adding the suffix -y?

What rule is used when 'fog' becomes 'foggy'?

Match the words to the rules that apply when adding the suffix -y.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: It is too **noizy** in here!

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Be careful on the **slipy** stairs.

Starter Quiz