Wednesday

Wednesday 10th December

Match the word to the correct definition. Use the sentences to support your understanding of the word in the context of the text.

Vocabulary

1. Stepped = 

2. Snapped =

3. Prise =

4. Promising =

5. Particularly =

6. Stern =

7. Endless =

8. Craftsmanship =

9. Burst =

10. Dismal =

Definitions (NOT in order)

• A gloomy, sad, or depressing feeling or situation.

• Very serious and not smiling.

• Showing signs that something will be good or successful in the future.

• Moved by lifting your foot and putting it down in a walking motion.

• Very much; especially.

• The skill and care someone uses to make something well.

• Opened or broke suddenly and forcefully.

• To open something using force.

• Suddenly became very angry or spoke sharply.

• Happening again and again with no end.

Example Sentences (IN ORDER)

1. Stepped – She stepped carefully over the puddle to keep her shoes dry.

2. Snapped – He snapped at his brother after being annoyed all morning.

3. Prise – We had to prise the crate open because the nails were too tight.

4. Promising – The new player looked promising after scoring in her first match.

5. Particularly – I was particularly impressed with your handwriting today.

6. Stern – The coach gave a stern warning to the team before the match.

7. Endless – The forest felt endless as they walked deeper into it.

8. Craftsmanship – The craftsmanship in the handmade necklace was beautiful.

9. Burst – The water balloon burst as soon as it hit the ground.

10. Dismal – The dark clouds made the afternoon look dismal and gloomy.

 

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Spelling Rule: –tial and –cial

In English, some words end with the sounds /shul/, and these are often spelled –tial or –cial.
Here is how to tell the difference:

1. Use –tial after most root words that end in ‘t’ or where the root word is clearly linked.

Examples:

• part → partial

• subtract → substantial

• influence → influential

Tip: If the word is linked to another word ending in –tion, it usually becomes –tial.

Examples:

• infection → initial

• addiction → additional

• educational → essential

2. Use –cial after most root words ending in a ‘c’ sound.

Examples:

• magic → magical → magician → special

• face → facial

• race → racial

Tip: If the root ends in –ce or –ge, the ending is usually –cial.

Examples:

• office → official

• commerce → commercial

• space → spatial (exception – notice this is tial)

3. When in doubt, remember the rule of thumb:

• –tial is more common than –cial.

• Special, official, commercial, financial → these common words use –cial.

• Most other words use –tial.

Common Examples for Year 6

–tial words:

• essential

• potential

• initial

• partial

• confidential

–cial words:

• special

• official

• social

• commercial

• financial