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How to Use the Suffixes -er and -est

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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 Reading & Writing Worksheets: How to Use the Suffixes <i>-er</i> and <i>-est</i>

Guided Lesson: Word Structure 1

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Learning common constructions for words is one way that third graders can get traction on their spelling and reading comprehension skills. This guided lesson in word structure introduces kids to the idea that most words are made up of smaller words, and provides opportunities to apply this learning with practical examples. For more printable practice with word structure, check out our recommended worksheets.

Learning common constructions for words is one way that third graders can get traction on their spelling and reading comprehension skills.

This lesson includes printable activities: Download all (5)

Exercise: Root Words

Exercise: Common Prefixes

Exercise: Common Suffixes 1

Exercise: Singular Possessives

Exercise: Past Tense Verbs

Exercise: Adjectives with -er and -est

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