Spelling Sort 15 Adding the Suffix -ity

Adding –ity to words ending in al The suffix –ity means “state” or “quality” Adding –ity changes an adjective to a noun. When –ity is added the vowel sound in the final syllable changes. Example: moral and morality

Individual and Individuality single; particular; separate There is only one individual apple that stands out from the rest.

General and Generality not specific or definite This book contains general knowledge in all different categories.

Brutal and Brutality savage; cruel; inhuman The brutal treatment of African Americans in the 50’s and 60’s was terrible.

Personal and Personality the visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others He has a pleasing personality.

Neutral and Neutrality not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others Sweden was a neutral country during WWII.

Original and Originality belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning Pong was the original video game.

Normal and Normality usual; not abnormal; regular; natural There was a normal looking tree out in the front yard.

Fatal and Fatality causing or capable of causing death I hope the snake bite is not fatal.

Formal and Formality designed for wear or use at occasions or events marked by elaborate ceremony The girls put on their formal dresses to attend the dance.

Inequal and Inequality the condition of being unequal Our allowances were inequal because he got more money than me.

National and Nationality common to the whole people of a country Yellowstone is one of many national parks in the United States.

Mental and Mentality the set of one's mind; view; outlook His mental condition was shaky after his car accident.