Next week, we’ll be learning about comparative suffixes. We will be practising adding ‘er’ and ‘est’ to root words. Practise spelling the root word, then the root word + the suffixes.
| root word | -er | -est |
| tall | taller | tallest |
| small | smaller | smallest |
| root word ending in e | drop e add -er | drop e add -est |
| nice | nicer | nicest |
| late | later | latest |
| brave | braver | bravest |
| root word ending in y | swap y for i add -er | swap y for i add -est |
| funny | funnier | funniest |
| happy | happier | happiest |
It is really important that your child practises in the way that best suits them. For some tips and tricks on how best to practise your spellings at home, visit the Y3,4 spelling page on our website and click here.