Spelling -er and -est

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What is the correct spelling of 'cute' + 'est'?

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Cutest

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What is the correct spelling of 'friendly' + 'er'?

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Friendlier

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What is the correct spelling of 'thin' + 'er'?

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Thinner

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What is the correct spelling of 'friendly' + 'est'?

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Friendliest

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What is the correct spelling of 'cute' + 'er'?

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Cuter

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What do the suffixes '-er' and '-est' indicate?

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'-er' indicates a comparison between two things, while '-est' indicates the highest degree among three or more.

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When do you use '-er' with an adjective?

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Use '-er' when comparing two things, like 'taller' for comparing height.

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When do you use '-est' with an adjective?

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Use '-est' when comparing three or more things, like 'tallest' for the highest.

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What is the rule for adding '-er' or '-est' to one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, simply add '-er' or '-est' (e.g., 'big' becomes 'bigger' and 'biggest').

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What happens to adjectives ending in 'y' when adding '-er' or '-est'?

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Change 'y' to 'i' before adding '-er' or '-est' (e.g., 'happy' becomes 'happier' and 'happiest').