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Year 2 - Changing the ending to er

Learn how adding -er can change a word, like turning a job into a person. Practise spelling rules, spot root words, and build confidence with endings.

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Fascinating Fact:

If a word ends in a consonant, you usually just add -er, like “farm” to “farmer”. The main word stays the same.

In KS1 English Spelling, pupils practise how suffixes can change a word’s meaning. This quiz focuses on adding -er, often to show a person who does a job or activity, and on keeping the root word spelled correctly.

Key Terms

Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.
Root word: The main word that stays when you add an ending, like paint in painter.
Noun: A naming word, such as teacher, runner, or farmer.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the ending -er mean in Year 2 spelling?

The ending -er often means a person who does something. For example, a runner is a person who runs, and a teacher is a person who teaches.

How do you spell a word when you add -er?

You start with the root word, then add -er. Check the root word still looks right and sounds right, like jump becoming jumper.

Is -er only used for jobs?

No, -er can also show someone who does an action, not just a job. For example, a reader reads, and a swimmer swims.

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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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