Adding the Suffix -ly

Years 2–4 · Adverbs of manner · Spelling rules

FOR
Children in Years 2 to 4 learning to turn adjectives into adverbs by adding the suffix –ly, in line with the Year 2 and Year 3/4 spelling curriculum.

WHAT’S INSIDE
• The four key –ly spelling rules, each with clear worked examples
• Practice in adding –ly to root words and spotting which rule applies
• Sentence work using –ly adverbs to describe how something is done
• Teacher and parent guidance notes (printable A4)
• Full answer key for every task