5th Grade Spelling Week 20
suffix –ant
Explanation: A suffix is a meaningful group of letters that can be added at the end of a base or root word
to form (derive) a new word with a different but related meaning. The addition of a derivational suffix often changes the part of speech of the original word. Spelling syllabication, and derivational generalizations are used when adding suffixes to root and base words. -ant/-ance, -ent/-ence = action, process, state of -ant/-ent are adjective-forming endings which often have corresponding noun form endings in -ance, -ence.
- assistant
- brilliant
- compliant
- extravagant
- ignorant
- intolerant
- vacant
- instant
- constant
- merchant
- contestant
- significant
- important
- abundant
- defiant
- tolerant
- assistant
- radiant
- fragrant
- arrogant
Math Content Words
- simplest
- unit
- centimeter
- milliliter
- improper
