Study: al as a suffix

If the /l/ sound at the end of a word is a suffix it is always spelled al.

	arrival	The arrival of the Queen was marked by a fanfare.
	bridal	Her bridal gown was spectacular.
	burial	The church had several burial grounds.
	central	The bank was fairly central in the city.
	comical	The clown's act was very comical.
	emotional	He made an emotional appeal for information.
	global	Is global warming the cause of climate change?
	intentional	It was not intentional, I did not mean to annoy you.
	international	International is to do with more than one country. *
	magical	The stage lighting had a magical effect.
	national	National is to do with the whole country. *
	optional	Optional means not compulsory.
	personal	My teacher takes a personal interest in my progress.
	seasonal	The city had many seasonal visitors. *
	survival	Food is one of the basic needs for survival.
	topical	A news website deals with topical matters.
	tropical	Orchids grow in tropical lands.

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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.