 |
A suffix is a letter or a group of letters added to a word to change its meaning. Some examples: |
 |
|
 |
|||||||||||
 |
 |
In all the examples above, the root word did not change when the suffix was added. This unit will teach you when we do need to change the root word.
Suffixes come in two kinds: 'vowel suffixes' and 'consonant suffixes'.
The vowel suffixes start with a vowel.
The consonant suffixes start with a consonant.
Some examples:
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Now try these:
Each sentence has one word with a suffix. Spot the suffix and think:
'Is it a vowel suffix or a consonant suffix?'
Select consonant or vowel. Remember y on the end is
a vowel.
The first one has been done for you.
Skip this exercise and go to the next part of this unit: Changing words when adding a suffix. *
* Skip link not available for logged in students.
Spellzone is used by students aged seven to adult to improve their spelling, including those learning English as a foreign language and those with dyslexia.
Find out more >>
"I would like to thank you so much for this great website. I have always been ashamed of my spelling but after a few lessons I am already better. It is filling in all the gaps. Thanks."
Student, France
If you need help logging into your account, or you need more information, we are here to help. 
Connect with us at: 
