a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning

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

Practise and apply spelling words with the suffixes "-er" and "-est"

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less.  In 'Prefixes, Homonyms and Homophones', pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with prefixes meaning 'not' and the spelling of homophones and homonyms.

In ‘Capital letters and numerals’, pupils learnt the spelling and grammar conventions used with common suffixes: -ed and -ing. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge, learning the spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less.

More suffixes and silent letters

Match the words to the rules that apply when adding the suffix -er or -est.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The weather is **coldir** now.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Which class is the **quitest** in assembly?

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: My peach is **rieper** than yours.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Andeep lives **closesst** to school.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: This **speshal** ring belonged to my Nan.

Identify the adjectives in this sentence: The bright, white moon shone in the sky.

How many syllables are in the following words: colder, fresher, faster.

What happens when the suffix -est is added to a word such as 'old' or ‘new’?

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

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: He knew the **quickist** way home. 

Starter Quiz