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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
    What is the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The story was unpoppular with the children.
    unpopuler
    unpopular
    unpopulir
    unpoppular
    30s
  • Q2
    What happens when the suffix -est is added to a word such as 'early' or 'busy'?
    Remove the 'e' and add -est.
    Just add -est.
    Double the consonant after a short vowel, then add -est.
    Remove the 'y' and add -ier or -iest.
    30s
  • Q3
    What happens when the suffix -er is added to a word such as 'sad' or 'red'?
    Double the consonant after a short vowel, then add -er.
    Just add -er.
    Remove the 'e' and add -er.
    Remove the 'y' and add -ier or -iest.
    30s
  • Q4
    Match the words to the rules that apply when adding the suffix -er.
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    Linking
    30s
  • Q5
    Match the words to the rules that apply when adding the suffix -est.
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    Linking
    30s
  • Q6
    Correct the spelling of the word in this sentence: Pizza is always populer at parties.
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    30s

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