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Suffixes 'ible' vs 'able' | Spelling Rules | EasyTeaching
ible' and 'able' are two suffixes that are commonly mixed up. They are often pronounced the same in a word, so how do we know whether to use ‘ible’ or ‘able’?✏️ As a general rule, we use 'able' if the base word is a complete word on its...
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How to Train for a Spelling Bee
Howcast - There's more to winning a spelling bee than memorizing words. Here's how the champions train.
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Spelling words of Latin origin that use 'sc' to make a /s/ sound
Pupil outcome: I can spell words that use the letters 'sc' to make a /s/ sound. Key learning points: - In words of Latin origin, the letter string 'sc' makes the /s/ sound - When this spelling is used, it is most often before an ‘i’ or...
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Practise and apply spelling words with the prefixes "dis-", "non-", "mis-" and "un-"
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the prefixes dis-, non-, mis- and un-. Key learning points: - A prefix is a letter or group of letters at the start of word which creates another word. - The prefixes dis-, non- and un- mean 'not',...
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The /shun/ suffixes, including -sion
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -sion. Key learning points: - Words ending in the suffix -sion are nouns. - The suffix -sion sometimes makes the sound /zhun/ like ‘division’. - Words spelt with -sion often have a root...
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The suffixes -cial and -tial
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffixes -cial and -tial. Key learning points: - It is common to see a ‘c’ or a ‘t’ before the suffix -ial - The /shul/ ending can be spelt -cial or -tial - If the letter before the /shul/...
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Practise and apply spelling words with the prefixes "de-", "re-", "sub-" and "super-"
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the prefixes de-, re-, sub- and super-. Key learning points: - The prefixes de-, re-, sub- and super- can be added without changing the spelling of the root word. - Spotting a ‘word in a word’ is a...
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Exploring the Role of Suffixes in English Language
Delve into the world of suffixes and their impact on the English language. Learn how suffixes like -ship, -ness, -ment, -ous, -ent, -and, -or, -ful, -less, -able, -ic, and -ize can transform root words, often changing their part of...
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Words Ending -ch and -tch | Spelling Rule
Learn when to add -ch and when to add -tch to the end of words.
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Using 'ge' or 'dge' | Spelling
Learn the spelling rule for when to use 'ge' and when to use 'dge'.
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Spelling Rules | Adding 'es' to Words
Learn when to add s and when to add es to words with this easy to remember spelling rule.
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Doubling the Final Consonant | Spelling Rules
Learn when to double the final consonant before adding the suffix ‘ed’ or ‘ing’ with the 1:1:1 spelling rule. Note: If the word has more than one syllable and the last syllable is stressed, follow the 1:1:1 rule.
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Adding Suffixes to Words Ending in 'Y' | Spelling
Learn the spelling rule for when suffixes are added to words that end in 'y'.
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IELTS Writing FAQ Examiner Answers: IE 1108
Today we answer your IELTS Writing questions! You'll receive expert answers to some student FAQ's so that you are ready to score 7+ on test day.
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DON’T Write What You Hear - IELTS Energy Podcast 1147
Don't let spelling mistakes hurt your vocabulary score! Today we share some commonly misspelled words to watch out for and tips that will help you avoid these mistakes on test day!
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English Spelling Rules - Learn Spelling Rules and Common Mistakes
In this lesson, you can learn about English spelling rules, and see some of the most common spelling mistakes that English learners make. In this lesson, you’ll see four of the most useful rules that can help you to improve your English...