Suffix -er and -est

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' is used to compare two things, showing that one has more of a quality than the other.

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What does the suffix '-est' mean?

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The suffix '-est' is used to show that something has the most of a quality among three or more things.

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What is the base word for 'smaller'?

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small

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What is the base word for 'faster'?

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fast

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What is the base word for 'strongest'?

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strong

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What is the base word for 'tougher'?

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tough

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What is the base word for 'sharpest'?

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sharp

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How do you form the comparative degree of an adjective?

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You add '-er' to the end of the adjective.

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How do you form the superlative degree of an adjective?

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You add '-est' to the end of the adjective.