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Fifth Grade
Reading & writing
How to Use the Suffixes -er and -est

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How to Use the Suffixes -er and -est

Do you know your comparative and superlative adjectives? In this worksheet, introduce your students to the unique spelling and usage rules for the suffixes -er and -est that will help them make meaningful comparisons.

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Fifth Grade
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Reading & WritingWord StructureAdjectives with -er and -est
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