Year 2 - English
Using and spelling suffixes: -er
Suffixes
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn certain spelling rules associated with suffixes. Pupils will learn how the addition of a suffix can affect the grammar of a word, for example by changing its word class or tense.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to spell words using the suffix -er.
Key Notes
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word.
- Adding '-er' creates an extra syllable to the word.
- If the adjective ends in two consonant letters, the ending is simply added on.
- If the root word ends in a consonant + 'y', the 'y' is changed to 'i' before the suffix is added.
- If the root word ends in a consonant + 'e', the 'e' is removed before the suffix is added.
Vocabulary To Learn
- adjective: describes a noun
- suffix: a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
- syllable: a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound
- consonant: a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate
- root word: the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not see the connections between words with the same root and mis-spell them.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word. Adding '-er' creates an extra syllable to the word.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'adjective'
describes a noun.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may not see the connections between words with the same root and mis-spell them. Correction: Encourage pupils to use the root word when spelling the new word. 'Happy' is connected to 'happier'. They both have a double 'p'.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Adding '-es' to nouns ending in 'y' Study Guide
- Adding '-es' to verbs ending in 'y' Study Guide
- Applying the 'tion' spelling Study Guide
- Doubling the consonant with suffixes: -ing, -ed, -er, -est and -y Study Guide
- Spelling 'tion' Study Guide
- Spelling compound words Study Guide
- Spelling words using the apostrophe for possession or contraction Study Guide
- Spelling words with contracted forms Study Guide
- Spelling words with the apostrophe for singular possession Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ed Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -est Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ful Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ing Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -less Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ly Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ment and -ness Study Guide
- Using and spelling the prefix un- Study Guide
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