Year 5 - English
Spelling words with the suffix -able
Verb, adjective and noun suffixes
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions associated with certain verb, adjective and noun suffixes like -ing, -ed, -s, -ies, -es, -ves, -ate, -en, -ify and -less. Pupils review and learn more examples of how the addition of a suffix can affect the grammar of a word.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to spell words using the suffix -able.
Key Notes
- Most words in English with the -able or -ible suffix will use -able.
- Removing the -able suffix generally leaves a recognisable word, e.g. agreeable - agree.
- Words in word families using the suffixes -ation, -able and -ably are connected in spelling and meaning.
- If the root word ends in 'ce' or 'ge', keep the 'e' before adding -able.
- How to spell the curriculum words: symbol, system and identity.
Vocabulary To Learn
- suffix: a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
- root word: the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
- adjective: describes a noun
- adverb: describes a verb
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children mix up the -ible and -able spellings.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Most words in English with the -able or -ible suffix will use -able. Removing the -able suffix generally leaves a recognisable word, e.g. agreeable - agree.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'suffix'
a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children mix up the -ible and -able spellings. Correction: Use the rules shown in the lesson: Is there is a recognisable root word without the ending? Is this a modern word? Is there a related word ending in -ation? These will all help to identify the -able spelling.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Creating adjectives using the suffixes -al and -ic Study Guide
- Creating adjectives using the suffixes -ful and -less Study Guide
- Making plurals using the suffix -es and -ves Study Guide
- Making plurals using the suffixes -s and -ies Study Guide
- Spelling words with the suffix -ible Study Guide
- Spelling words with the suffixes -ary and -ery Study Guide
- Turning adjectives into nouns using the suffixes -ity and -ness Study Guide
- Turning nouns and adjectives into verbs using the suffixes -ate and -en Study Guide
- Turning nouns and adjectives into verbs using the suffixes -ify and -ise Study Guide
- Using the suffix -ed to make the past tense Study Guide
- Using the suffix -tion to represent /shun/ Study Guide
- Using the suffix "-ing" to make the present and past tenses Study Guide
- Using the suffixes -cian, -sion and -ssion to represent /shun/ Study Guide
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