Suffixes Er and Or

Suffixes Introduction

-ed, -ing, -er, -est

-ed

• The suffix -ed has 3 different sounds (/t/, /d/, /ed/)

• This suffix puts most words in the past tense.

• Example: I can type my weekend update. vs. I typed my weekend update.

-ing

• This suffix can put words in the present tense. It shows that something is happening right now.

• Example: I am reading this slide to you.

-er

• This suffix has 2 meanings.

• 1- More (A giraffe is taller than a zebra.)

• 2- A person who/a job (teacher, zookeeper, groomer)

Multiple Select

Which words use -er with the comparing definition? Select all that apply.

• faster

• writer

• driver

• longer

• smaller

Multiple Select

Which words use -er with the person who/job definition? Select all that apply.

• runner

• baker

• taller

• longer

-est

• This suffix is used as a superlative. It shows that something is the MOST.

• Ex: Jimmy is the fastest runner in the class.

• Ex: Sarah is the shortest person in her family.

Let's see what we can remember so far!

Multiple Choice

Which suffix means "the present tense"?

• -ed

• -ing

• -er

• -est

Multiple Choice

Which suffix means "the most"?

• -ed

• -ing

• -er

• -est

Multiple Choice

Which suffix means "more"?

• -ed

• -ing

• -er

• -est

Multiple Choice

Which suffix puts words in the past tense?

• -ed

• -ing

• -er

• -est

Multiple Choice

Which suffix means "a person who/a job"?

• -ed

• -ing

• -er

• -est

Let's take a look at some other ways you might be asked about suffixes.

Which of the following words uses -er in the same way as reader?

A. softer

B. sillier

C. designer

D. smellier

Which of the following words uses -ing as a suffix?

A. sing

B. walking

C. fling

D. sign

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses -er in the same way as harder?

• teacher

• painter

• cooler

• person