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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