English Mastery
Suffixes –ment, –ness, –ful, –less and –ly
Pupils learn to add common suffixes to root words, including the opposite pair –ful and –less, and –ly to make adverbs.
English MasteryAge 7+20 minutes
What this topic covers
- Add the suffixes –ment, –ness, –ful and –less to root words.
- Explain that –ful and –less are opposites.
- Use –ly to make an adverb, including happy to happily.
Core concept summaries
Key IdeasAdding a SuffixOpposites and Adverbs
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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