This is the -er and -est suffixes
A suffix is a group of letters that go at the end of a word to give it meaning
When we add -er or -est to a base word, we sometimes need to change the base word
This week you will focus on words that do not require you to change the base word
FInd the meaning of -ful and -less and record them at the top of your page
Word List
-er
brighter
faster
lighter
neater
prouder
slower
stronger
tighter
weaker
braver
closer
larger
later
nicer
riper
ruder
-est
brightest
fastest
kindest
neatest
slowest
strongest
weakest
wildest
bravest
closest
largest
latest
nicest
ripest
rudest
Bonus activity: Find 5 base words that you cannot add -er / -est to. These words use "more" and "the most" (hint: beautiful)