The Suffix '-ly' - Worksheet

An educational resource focused on the application of the suffix '-ly' is designed to enhance students' understanding of English spelling rules. This particular worksheet provides a list of words to which students must add the suffix '-ly', while also remembering the specific rules associated with the transformation of the base words. The rules are clearly outlined: for words ending in 'y', the 'y' is changed to 'i' before adding '-ly'; for words ending in 'le', the 'le' is removed and '-ly' is added; and for words ending in 'ic', the suffix '-ally' is appended instead.

The worksheet is structured to reinforce these rules by having students not only form the new words but also identify the rule used by labelling each with a corresponding letter: A for simply adding '-ly', B for changing 'y' to 'i' and adding '-ly', C for removing 'le' and adding '-ly', and D for adding '-ally'. Furthermore, students are encouraged to write sentences using at least five of the newly formed adverbs, allowing them to practice using these words in context. This engaging task is designed to consolidate their grasp of the suffix '-ly' and its spelling conventions, thereby improving their written English skills.