Explore this spelling list: Year 6, Term 1, Week 7: Suffixes (vowel letters). This word list provides interactive resources to boost your spelling skills. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
These suffixes begin with vowel letters and are used to change the meaning of word. Notice how the spelling of the root word changes when the suffix is added.
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preference |
He has a preference for classical music.
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preferential |
Bingo the dog got preferential treatment to the cat, because he was so cute.
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referee |
The referee blew his whistle at the end of the game.
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reference |
If you are stuck, use the instruction book for reference.
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referral |
He needed a referral for his new job.
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referred |
The matter was referred to the head teacher.
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rhyme |
Does the poem rhyme?
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soldier |
The poem is about a soldier in the war.
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sufficient |
Do you have sufficient money for a bus ride home?
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transferred |
The footballer was transferred to another team.
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