a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word

the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound

a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate

Using and spelling suffixes: -est

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes.  In 'Writing -ed and -ing suffixes', pupils broaden and apply their knowledge of spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes: -ed, -ing, -s and -es.

In ‘Alternative GPCS for consonants and homophones’, pupils learnt GPCs for for consonants with a focus on application in spelling. In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes.

Suffixes

Select all the words containing the suffix -est.

What happens when the suffix -est is added to a root word ending in 'y', such as 'happy' or 'easy'?

What happens when the suffix -er is added to a root word ending in 'e', such as 'wise' or 'fine'?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: She was the **hapyest** after her friend arrived.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: It was the **longist** pencil she had ever seen.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He chose the **thinist** slice of cake.

Select all the words containing the suffix -er.

Match the words to the rule they apply when the suffix -er is added.

What word class is the word in bold in the following sentence: Today was **hotter** than yesterday.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I felt **bravr** when my friend arrived.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: This slice of cake is **thinr** than that one.

Starter Quiz