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Spelling words with the suffixes -er and -est using alternative rules

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS2 English (2)

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  • Q1
    Identify the adjective in this sentence: The red ball rolled under the car.
    red
    car
    ball
    rolled
    30s
  • Q2
    How many syllables are in the following words: nicest, darkest, kindest.
    4
    2
    3
    1
    30s
  • Q3
    Match the word to the suffix it contains.
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    Linking
    30s
  • Q4
    What happens when the suffix -er is added to a word such as 'long' or 'cold'?
    Remove the 'y' and add -ier.
    Remove the 'e' and add -er.
    Double the consonant and add -er.
    Just add -er.
    30s
  • Q5
    What happens when the suffix -est is added to a root word ending in 'e', such as 'safe' or 'brave'?
    Just add -est.
    Remove the 'e' and add -est.
    Double the consonant and add -est.
    Remove the 'y' and add -iest.
    30s
  • Q6
    Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: It was coldir this morning.
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    30s

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