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Year 2
Using and spelling suffixes: -ly
I can spell words using the suffix -ly.
New
New
Year 2
Using and spelling suffixes: -ly
I can spell words using the suffix -ly.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- If the suffix starts with a consonant letter, it is usually added without any change to the root word.
- If a root word has more than one syllable and ends in a consonant + 'y', then 'y' is replaced by 'i' before the suffix.
- How to spell the common exception word: whole.
Common misconception
Pupils may think all words ending in -ly are adverbs.
Explain there are also adjectives that end in -ly, like friendly, lonely, or lovely.
Keywords
Suffix - a group of letters added to the end of a root word
Adverb - describes a verb
Adjective - describes a noun
Syllable - a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound
Pupils won't necessarily see the connections between words and how this links to spelling. Point out if we can spell loud, then we also know how to spell loudly (as they have the same root word).
Teacher tip
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6 Questions
Q1.
Choose the correct spelling and representation of the word in bold in the following sentence: These treats are for evreebody.
everybodee
evrybody
evrybdy
Q2.
Identify the words that contain the spelling 'tion'.
staying
posh
Q3.
What is a suffix?
a group of letters at the start of a word which creates another word
a person, place or thing
Q4.
Which of these words are adjectives?
jump
hop
Q5.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Which opshon would you like?
opshun
optoin
Q6.
Match the words with their root words and connected meanings.
slowly
smiled
faster
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6 Questions
Q1.
Choose the correct spelling and representation of the word in bold in the following sentence: The dog dug a hoal for his bone.
whole
howel
Q2.
Choose the correct spelling and representation of the word in bold in the following sentence: I just ate a hoal apple.
hole
howel
Q3.
Select the words that contain the suffix '-ly'.
quicker
saddest
Q4.
If the root word has more than one syllable and ends in a consonant plus 'y', then the ‘y’ is replaced by ‘i’ before the suffix '-ly'. Select the root words that end in a consonant plus 'y'.
sad
quick
Q5.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: She sat down lazylee.
lazlee
lazyly
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Please don't shout so lowdlee.