This 'Suffix ness' spelling quiz tests KS1 children on words that can have these letters added to them. The spellings have been taken from and added to those suggested in the National Curriculum.
Some words can have the suffix ‘ness’ added to the end of them. When ‘ness’ is placed at the end of a word it cements it by turning an adjective into a noun. This means a describing word changes into a noun. See how many of these spellings you know.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling
All you need to do is add 'ness' onto the end of the word, unless the word ends in 'y' because then you change the 'y' for an 'i'.
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Here we need to change the word happy, so that it ends with an 'i' instead of a 'y' then add 'ness'.
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That's why the person in this picture has a torch!
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These fish are called exotic fish because they are found in exotic destinations. Exotic means foreign places far away from home!
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Here you need to get rid of the 'y' and change it to an 'i'.
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We can call kings and queens your greatness or your highness.
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Poking your tongue out is usually considered rude.
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Kindness is a good trait in a character and as they say, one good turn deserves another.
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'Goodness me' is a popular saying, often said when people are shocked.
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Contagious means catching.
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