Consonant Alternation
Remember!
A suffix is a word part that comes at the end of a base word and changes the word’s meaning. Adding a suffix may change the sound of the consonant in the base word.
For example, in the word sign, the consonant g is silent. When you add the suffix -al to make signal, the g is no longer silent. This kind of change is called consonant alternation.
Let's practice some more word pairs. Reply with any questions you have!
Practice Consonant Alternation
Activity 1
Read each pair of words. Match the pair that has consonant alternation.
Activity 2
Read each pair of words. In the second word, match the consonant that has a different sound than in the first word.
Activity 3
Select the word that matches each clue below.