The Suffixes '-er' and 'est' - Worksheet

An English teaching resource focused on the suffixes '-er' and '-est' provides a worksheet to help students understand how to form comparatives and superlatives from adjectives. The worksheet outlines clear rules for students to follow, including the usual rule of simply adding '-er' for the comparative and '-est' for the superlative form. It also explains exceptions, such as when an adjective ends in 'y', the 'y' should be changed to 'i' before adding the suffixes. Another exception is for adjectives ending in a vowel followed by a consonant, where the consonant should be doubled before adding the suffixes. The worksheet presents a list of adjectives for students to transform into their comparative and superlative forms while identifying which spelling rule applies to each word.

In addition to forming comparatives and superlatives, the worksheet encourages students to deepen their understanding by writing sentences using the words they have changed. This practical application ensures that students not only learn the rules but also how to use the modified adjectives in context. For each adjective provided, students are tasked with writing the comparative and superlative forms and noting the relevant spelling rule, denoted by A, B, or C. This structured approach helps students recognize patterns in English spelling and word formation, enhancing their grammar and writing skills.