a naming word for a person, place or thing

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

Adding the suffix -ic

English

In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.  In 'Verb adjectives and noun suffixes', pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with verb, adjective and noun suffixes.

In ‘Noun and adjectives suffixes’, pupils learnt the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes. In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.

In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions associated with more suffixes like -ic, -ary and -ery. Pupils learn how the spelling of a word can relate to its etymological origin and its meaning. They also complete further investigations of compound words.

Suffixes, etymology and homophones

When the word 'acid' becomes 'acidic' what rule is applied?

When the word 'athlete' becomes 'athletic' what rule is applied?

When the word 'allergy' becomes 'allergic' what rule is applied?

Match the words to the rules that apply when the suffix -ic is added.

A **sentense** must always begin with a capital letter.

A **sentence** must always begin with a capital letter.

We did an **experiment** to see what happens when mixing colours.

We did an **experament** to see what happens when mixing colours.

Tick the sentences where the words in bold are spelt correctly.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence. Jun raised his hand to ask a **queschun**.

a naming word of a person, place or thing

a word that describes or gives more information about a verb

Which word class is the word in bold in the following sentence? I climbed a **colossal** beanstalk.

Match the word to the suffix it contains. 

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. It was their birthday, so they had a **celebrashun**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. She climbed a tree to save the cat and everyone said she was a **herow**. 

Which suffixes create verbs when added to the end of a root word?

Starter Quiz