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Year 2 - Letters ier and iest

Words can change when we compare things, like tall, taller, tallest. This quiz helps Year 2 learners spell words ending in -ier and -iest.

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Fascinating Fact:

If a word ends in y after a consonant, the y usually changes to i before adding -est. For example, “happy” becomes “happiest”.

In KS1 English Spelling, Year 2 children learn that words can change to show comparisons. When a word ends with -y, we sometimes change the spelling before adding endings like -er and -est, which can create -ier and -iest.

Key Terms

Comparative: A word that compares two things, often ending in -er (like “smaller”).
Superlative: A word that shows the most, often ending in -est (like “smallest”).
Consonant: Any letter that is not a, e, i, o or u.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do -ier and -iest mean in Year 2 spelling?

In Year 2 spelling, -ier and -iest are endings you might see when comparing. They are often used with words that end in -y, like “funny” becoming “funnier” and “funniest”.

When do you change y to i before adding -er or -est?

You usually change y to i when the letter before the y is a consonant. For example, “pretty” becomes “prettier” and “prettiest”.

What are some easy examples of -ier and -iest words?

Examples include “happier” and “happiest”, “sillier” and “silliest”, and “busier” and “busiest”. Saying the base word first can help you spell the new word.

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1 .

He is the ____ but you are the ____

crazziest and messiest

craziest and messiest

craziest and mesiest

craziest and messyest

Both crazy and messy end with a 'y' and that's why they both need to be changed to 'iest'.

2 .

It is ____ today but apparently tomorrow will be the ____ day of year.

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foggier and foggiest

foggier and foggyest

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3 .

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4 .

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5 .

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6 .

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sunnier and sunniest

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7 .

I am ____ today because I'm less ____ than I was yesterday.

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8 .

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9 .

She is the ____ in Austria but is she ____ than Miss Spain?

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10 .

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These are both words that describe character or personality.

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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