a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word

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

a naming word for people, places and things

Spelling words with the suffix -ous and -cious

English

In this unit, pupils learn  a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. In ‘Letter strings, etymology and curriculum words'’, pupils focus on spellings of key letters strings, words of French and Greek origin and curriculum words. 

In ‘Etymology and prefixes' pupils learnt a range of spelling patterns, including a focus on prefixes. In this unit, pupils  build on this knowledge, building on a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. 

Homophones and tense

When the word 'outrage' becomes 'outrageous' what rule is applied?

When the word 'glamour' becomes 'glamorous' what rule is applied?

When the word 'adventure' becomes 'adventurous' what rule is applied?

When the word 'superstition' becomes 'superstitious' what rule is applied?

When the word 'space' becomes 'spacious' what rule is applied?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence. The photo of my grandma is very **preshoos** to me.

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

When the word 'joy' becomes 'joyous' what rule is applied?

When the word 'vigour' becomes 'vigorous' what rule is applied?

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: I felt **furyus** that day and I didn't like it.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: I was advised to stay inside because the illness was **infectionous**.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Spelling words with the suffix -ous and -cious

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.