Year 3 - English
Spelling words with the suffix "-ly"
More suffixes and silent letters
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to change adjectives into adverbs by adding the suffix -ly.
Key Notes
- -ly is a suffix that can be used to create adverbs. For most words just add -ly.
- For words ending in 'ic' add -ally.
- For two syllablle root words ending in 'y', remove the 'y', add -ily.
- For root words ending in 'le', remove the 'le', add -ly.
- How to spell the curriculum word: build.
Vocabulary To Learn
- root word: the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
- adverb: describes a verb
- adjective: describes a noun
- verb: a doing or being word
- suffix: a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children write words like 'basically' how they sound: 'basicly'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
-ly is a suffix that can be used to create adverbs. For most words just add -ly. For words ending in 'ic' add -ally.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'root word'
the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children write words like 'basically' how they sound: 'basicly'. Correction: Show the root words ending in 'ic' and how -ally is added. Say the words how they are spelt to help remember.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Practise and apply spelling -er and -est words with alternative rules Study Guide
- Practise and apply spelling adjectives using the suffix "-y" Study Guide
- Practise and apply spelling adverbs using the suffix "-ly" Study Guide
- Practise and apply spelling words with the silent letters "b", "w", "k" and "g" Study Guide
- Practise and apply spelling words with the suffixes "-er" and "-est" Study Guide
- Practise and apply spelling words with the suffixes "-less" and "-ful" Study Guide
- Spelling adjectives with the suffix "-y" Study Guide
- spelling words with silent letters: "b", "w", "k" and "g" Study Guide
- Spelling words with the suffixes -er and -est Study Guide
- Spelling words with the suffixes -er and -est using alternative rules Study Guide
- Spelling words with the suffixes "-ful" and "-less" Study Guide
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