Suffixes and Spelling Patterns

This video tutorial explores the use of suffixes such as 'ant', 'ancy', and 'ence', explaining how they alter the function or meaning of words. It provides examples and offers spelling tips, focusing on when to use 'a' or 'e' based on the preceding sounds or word family. The video includes practice questions to reinforce learning and concludes with a spelling activity.

What is a suffix?

• A prefix added to the start of a word

• A group of letters added to the end of a word

• A word that stands alone

• A type of punctuation

Which of the following words is an example of a word with a suffix?

• Run

• Jump

• Observant

• Play

What is the main challenge when spelling words with suffixes?

• Finding the root word

• Using the correct punctuation

• Choosing the correct prefix

• Deciding between 'A' and 'E'

When should you use 'E' in a suffix?

• After a vowel

• After a hard G sound

• After a soft G, soft C, or 'QU'

• After a consonant

Which word family ending suggests using 'A' in the suffix?

• Ending in 'Ly'

• Ending in 'Ing'

• Ending in 'Ed'

• Ending in 'Asian'

What should you do if a word doesn't look right when spelled?

• Leave it as it is

• Check a dictionary

• Cross it out and try again

• Ask a friend

In the sentence, 'I was the first applicant to the new tennis club,' which spelling is correct?

• Appllicant

• Appllicant

• Aplicant

• Applicant

In the sentence, 'The successful cake style was a consequence of our amazing baking,' which spelling is correct?

• Consequence

• Consequence

• Consequence

• Consequence

Which letter is missing in the word 'frequent'?

• O

• I

• E

• A

Which letter is missing in the word 'immigrant'?

• A

• O

• E

• I