Adjectives with 'er' and 'est'
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Free printable adjectives with 'er' and 'est' worksheets for 3rd grade. Students practice forming comparative (-er) and superlative (-est) adjectives by adding suffixes to base words and using them in sentences. These sheets provide focused practice on a key 3rd grade grammar pattern. Part of our adjectives worksheets collection.
What You'll Learn
- Add -er and -est suffixes to form comparative and superlative adjectives
- Identify when to use -er versus -est in comparisons
- Write comparison sentences using correctly inflected adjective forms
FAQ
When do you add '-er' versus '-est' to an adjective?⌄
'-er' is added when comparing two things (e.g., 'taller than'), while '-est' is added when comparing three or more things or indicating the highest degree (e.g., 'the tallest in class').
Are there spelling rules students need to know when adding '-er' and '-est'?⌄
Yes — students learn to double the final consonant for short-vowel adjectives (e.g., big → bigger) and to drop the 'e' before adding the suffix (e.g., nice → nicer), which worksheets address through targeted practice.
How do '-er' and '-est' adjective worksheets connect to 3rd grade ELA standards?⌄
The Common Core Language Standards for Grade 3 include forming and using comparative and superlative adjectives correctly, making these worksheets directly aligned to tested grammar skills.
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