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1. • • Just add -er or -est to the end of the adjective, for example: quick, quicker, quickest great, greater, greatest full, fuller, fullest
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   How do you spell ER in English?

   • There are four spelling rules to remember when adding '-er', -'ing', '-est', '-ed' and '-y'. Rule 1: For words ending in two consonants, just add the suffix to the root word. For example: smart + er = smart er Rule 2: For words that end in a short vowel sound followed by a consonant, you need to double the last letter then add the suffix.

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   When to use -er -or -Ar?

   • When to use “-er,” “-or,” or “-ar” at the end of a word The suffixes “-er,” “-or,” and “-ar” are all used to create nouns of agency (indicating “a person or thing that performs an action”) from verbs. Of the three, “-er” is by far the most common, while “-or” is much more common than “-ar.”

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   How do you use -er in a sentence?

   • These three guidelines from The Grammar Book, while not foolproof, can help you determine which construction to use. Use -er with one-syllable adjectives/adverbs (Example 1), with two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, -ple, -ble (Example 2), and occasionally with -tle and -dle (Example 3). Note that the base form of the word may change.

   Comparatives: -er & -est - The University Writing Center

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   Which suffix is used at the end of a word?

   • Commonly Confused Suffixes: -er, -or, and -ar When to use “-er,” “-or,” or “-ar” at the end of a word The suffixes “-er,” “-or,” and “-ar” are all used to create nouns of agency (indicating “a person or thing that performs an action”) from verbs.

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   What is the difference between -ER and -AR?

   • Of the three, “-er” is by far the most common, while “-or” is much more common than “-ar.” Because they perform the same function and are pronounced in the same way (/ər/), it can be difficult to decide which suffix is the correct one to use. When a verb is changed into a noun of agency using a suffix, it will almost always be “-er.”

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   What is a word ending?

   • A word ending. A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word that changes the meaning or grammatical sense of the word. An action word (see page 2). L First read the information and the ) examples. Underline any points you are not sure about. Discuss them with your teacher. Then complete the exercises.

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   The suffixes “-er,” “-or,” and “-ar” are all used to create nouns of agency (indicating “a person or thing that performs an action”) from verbs. Of the three, “-er” is by far the most common, while “-or” is much more common than “-ar.”

4. www.skillsworkshop.org › e2e3l1ersuffixesUsing suffixes -er -ar -or to make nouns - Skillsworkshop

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   You can add -or or -er to the end of many verbs to make nouns. • The nouns you make are the names of the people (or objects) that carry out the verb. E.g. bake – baker, destroy – destroyer, visit – visitor, rob – robber. • Both these word endings (suffixes) sound like ‘er’ so be careful with spelling. A. Adding –er to verbs

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   The -er- has the hyphen (-) around it to show the break in the speaker's words. They stop saying anything that has meaning for a moment, but they are thinking about what they will say to continue the thought.

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   Complete the 16 sentences by using the suffix '-er' (or '-r') with the words in the box; with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart. Intermediate to Advanced Level.

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   Suffix spelling rules. Rule 1: For words ending in two consonants, just add the suffix to the root word. For example: smart + er = smart er. Rule 2: For words that end in a short vowel...

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   Adjectives that have two syllables and end in ‘- er, - y, - ow ’, or ‘- le ’ are also suffixed with ‘- er ’ or ‘- est ’, or they are extended to them accordingly: clever → cleverer → cleverest. Merely ‘- er ’ and ‘- est ’ are appended. funny → funnier → funniest.

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    Use -er with one-syllable adjectives/adverbs (Example 1), with two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, -ple, -ble (Example 2), and occasionally with -tle and -dle (Example 3). Note that the base form of the word may change. Either -er or more can be used with two syllable adjectives containing weakly stressed endings, as seen below: