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Adding the suffix -ly

Suffixes are letters that can be added to the end of words to change their meaning.

 

  • Adding the suffix -ly, turns an adjective into an adverb

'nice' becomes 'nicely'

  • If the word ends with 'y', the 'y' becomes an 'i', and then add -ly

'happy' becomes 'happily'

  • If the word ends with 'le', drop the 'le' and add -ly

'terrible' becomes 'terribly'

We are going to add the suffix 'ly' when the word ends in 'le'.

 

Let's try together.

 

terrible - terribly

 

horrible - horribly

 

Now it's your turn. Add the suffix 'ly' to these words. 

If you are learning at home remember to send your teacher a picture.

 

crumble - 

wrinkle -

cuddle - 

bubble - 

prickle - 

wriggle - 

 

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