Spelling sentences 29.4.22 Test 6.5.22
Adding -ful -less -ness suffixes
Add suffix to root word with no change to root word except 2 syllable words ending in y, remove y add - i
eg mercy- merciful happy - happiness penny- penniless
We were full of happiness when we found our playful cat.
The cheerful lady was thankful to recover from the illness.
Unfortunately, the homeless man dropped his money which left him penniless.
Spelling sentences 6.5.22 Test 13.5.22
Spelling rule add suffix - ous
A suffix is a letter or a group of letters that can be added to a word to change its meaning.
'Dangerous' means 'full of danger'.
Some words don't have a root - eg obvious
'Adventure' becomes 'adventurous'.
'Fury' becomes 'furious'.
'Humour' becomes 'humorous'.
It is obvious that eating poisonous plants is dangerous.
The Egyptians built enormous pyramids in various locations in Egypt.
Howard Carter is a famous archaeologist who made a tremendous discovery.