Suffixes -er and -est

Suffixes
-er and -est

What is a suffix

A suffix is a word part added to the end of a base word that changes the meaning of the word.

The suffixes -er and -est are added to adjectives. The suffix -er is used to compare two things. The suffix -est is used to compare three or more things.

My dog has a loud bark, but Suzi's dog has a (loud)____ bark.

Multiple Choice

My dog has a loud bark, but Suzi's dog has a (loud)_____ bark.

• -er

• -est

There are many tall buildings in the city, but that one is the (tall)___.

Multiple Choice

There are many tall buildings in the city, but that one is the (tall)___.

• -er

• -est

You've had a lot of crazy ideas, but this one is the (crazy)____ you've ever had!

Multiple Choice

You've had a lot of crazy ideas, but this one is the (crazy)____ you've ever had!

• -er

• -est

The (rare)___ of all birds is sitting in that tree.

Multiple Choice

The (rare)___ of all birds is sitting in that tree.

• -er

• -est

For some people. math is (easy) ___ than reading.

Multiple Choice

For some people. math is (easy) ___ than reading.

• -er

• -est