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

the form of an adjective or adverb that compares two or more things

Spelling words with the comparative suffix -er

English

In this unit, pupils learn  a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. In ‘Letter strings, etymology and curriculum words'’, pupils focus on spellings of key letters strings, words of French and Greek origin and curriculum words. 

In ‘Etymology and prefixes' pupils learnt a range of spelling patterns, including a focus on prefixes. In this unit, pupils  build on this knowledge, building on a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. 

Homophones and tense

What rule is being used when the word 'flat' becomes 'flatter' when adding the suffix -er?

What rule is being used when the word 'early' becomes 'earlier' when adding the suffix -er?

What rule is being used when the word 'safe' becomes 'safer' when adding the suffix -er?

What rule is being used when the word 'quiet' becomes 'quieter' when adding the suffix -er?

Write the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I took the **largr** piece of cake!

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.

Select all the words containing the suffix -er.

Match the words ending with the suffix -er to their root words.

What rule is being used when the word 'quick' becomes 'quicker' when adding the suffix -er?

Starter Quiz