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Year 2 - Suffix ment

Learn how the suffix -ment can change a verb into a noun. Spot the root word, add the ending, and check your spelling with Year 2 examples.

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Fascinating Fact:

The root word is the main word, like “enjoy” in “enjoyment”. Spotting the root word can help you spell the whole word.

In KS1 English Spelling, Year 2 pupils learn that suffixes are endings added to words. The suffix -ment is often added to a verb to make a noun, like enjoy becoming enjoyment. This helps children build new words, understand meaning, and spell longer words more confidently.

Key Terms

Suffix: An ending added to a word to change its meaning or its type.
Verb: A doing word, like “enjoy”, “move”, or “agree”.
Noun: A naming word for a person, place, thing, or idea, like “enjoyment”.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the suffix -ment mean in Year 2 spelling?

The suffix -ment is an ending added to a word, often to turn a verb into a noun, such as “enjoy” becoming “enjoyment”.

How do you spell words ending in -ment?

To spell an -ment word, start with the base word, then add -ment carefully. Say it slowly and check that the ending is spelled m-e-n-t.

What are some examples of -ment words for kids?

Examples of -ment words include “enjoyment”, “payment”, “movement”, and “agreement”. These words are nouns made using the -ment ending.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

I would like an ____ of sweets please.

assortmentte

assortmentt

assortmente

assortment

An assortment means a mixture.

2 .

What ____ is she doing?

movement

movment

moovement

moovment

She is stretching, which is important to do before any exercise as it stops muscle aches and injuries.

3 .

The comedian caused much ____.

amoosement

amyosement

amusment

amusement

The root word is 'amuse' and we simply add 'ment' to it.

4 .

Her ____ was coming to an end.

employment

imployment

employmen

emplloyment

If you can sound out the word employ, then all you need to do is add 'ment' to the end of the word.

5 .

To go mountain climbing you need lots of ____.

equipement

epuiqment

equipment

equiqment

Make sure you don't get your p and q mixed up!

6 .

He was looking forward to his ____.

retyrment

retirment

retirement

retiyerment

The root word is 'retire' and we then add 'ment' to it.

7 .

They had to sit an ____.

assesment

assessment

asessment

asesment

You probably have heard this word and done many assessments.

8 .

I hope you get ____ from playing tennis.

enjoying

enjoy

enjoyment

engoyment

Enjoy is a verb that could be put before tennis, so do you enjoy tennis? If you change it to enjoyment you are turning it into a noun - a thing in its own right.

9 .

Have you got a doctor's ____?

apointment

appointment

appoyntment

appoentment

This is a tricky word but is one you've probably heard plenty of times or even used.

10 .

Have you made the ____ to the bank?

paiment

payment

paiyment

payement

All you need to do is add 'ment' onto the end of the word 'pay'.

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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