English Mastery
Suffixes –ation, –ous and –ly on Longer Words
Pupils learn to add the suffixes –ation, –ous and –ly to longer roots, noting that the spelling sometimes shifts.
English MasteryintermediateAges 9+30 minutes
What this topic covers
- Use –ation to turn a verb into a longer noun, as in information.
- Use –ous to make an adjective meaning 'full of'.
- Add –ly to make an adverb, as in finally.
Core concept summaries
Key IdeasThe Suffix –ationThe Suffixes –ous and –ly
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
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