Focus : adding the –ly suffix
There are different ways to add –ly to a word to change its meaning. Add the –ly suffix to each of the following words and then practise them for a spelling test next week. Remember, for some of them, the spelling will change – you may have to drop the last letter…
1. quick
2. nice
3. late
4. close
5. happy
6. funny
7. lucky
8. gentle
9. simple
10. humble
11. basic