Fascinating Fact:
Suffix hood and ship mark status or group, childhood ends, friendship grows over 3 years.
In KS3 English, you learn how suffixes create precise nouns. -hood often names a state or period, like childhood or adulthood. -ship often shows role, skill, or relationship, like leadership, workmanship, and friendship. Selecting the right ending makes meaning clear in essays and reports.
Key Terms
- Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word that change its meaning or class, for example -hood and -ship.
- Abstract noun: A noun that names an idea or state, such as friendship or neighbourhood.
- Root word: The base form before endings are added, for example friend in friendship.
Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)
What does the suffix -hood mean in English?
The suffix -hood usually names a state, period, or group, as in childhood, parenthood, and neighbourhood.
When should I use -ship instead of -hood?
Use -ship for roles, skills, or relationships, such as leadership, workmanship, and friendship. Use -hood for states or stages, like adulthood.
Are there spelling changes with -hood or -ship?
Usually the root stays the same. Examples include friend → friendship, leader → leadership, neighbour → neighbourhood.
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