Class 4 Grammar Worksheet on Suffixes (-er, -est)
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Class 4 Grammar Worksheet on Suffixes (-er, -est)
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Word Power Boost: Comparative & Superlative Adjectives (-er, -est) for Class 4
This Grade 4 grammar worksheet focuses on helping students understand and use suffixes (-er, -est) to form comparative and superlative adjectives. Through a variety of engaging exercises such as true or false, sorting words, fill in the blanks, multiple-choice questions, and sentence rewriting, learners build a strong foundation in comparing objects, people, and ideas.
Why Suffixes (-er, -est) Matter in Grammar?
Understanding comparative and superlative forms is essential for clear and meaningful communication. For Grade 4 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It helps compare two or more things effectively.
2. It builds vocabulary and sentence variety.
3. It strengthens descriptive writing skills.
4. It supports both spoken and written expression in daily communication.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
This worksheet includes five grammar-focused activities to improve understanding of suffixes (-er, -est):
Exercise 1 – True or False
Students read statements about comparative and superlative forms and identify whether they are correct or incorrect.
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Students categorize given words into comparative (-er) and superlative (-est) forms, improving recognition and classification skills.
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Students complete sentences using the correct comparative or superlative form of adjectives provided in brackets.
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students choose the correct form of the adjective from given options to complete each sentence correctly.
Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting
Students rewrite sentences using either comparative or superlative forms, reinforcing their understanding through sentence transformation.
Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – True or False
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. True
9. False
10. True
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Comparative:
high/higher, big/bigger, soft/softer, tall/taller, fast/faster, old/older, small/smaller
Superlative:
bright/brightest, young/youngest, strong/strongest, cold/coldest, clean/cleanest, hot/hottest, new/newest, kind/kindest
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. smarter
2. brightest
3. youngest
4. faster
5. tallest
6. easier
7. longest
8. cleaner
9. hardest
10. sweeter
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. b) longest
2. d) tallest
3. a) easier
4. c) coldest
5. a) bigger
6. b) fastest
7. d) shorter
8. b) funniest
9. a) harder
10. c) reddest
Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (Sample Answers)
1. This road is longer.
2. She is the kindest.
3. The meal was spicier.
4. The lake is the deepest.
5. The cake is sweeter.
6. This test is the hardest.
7. The mountain is the highest.
8. The box is heavier.
9. This movie is better.
10. The house is the smallest.
Help your child confidently compare and describe the world around them with strong grammar skills in adjectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
-Er compares two things, -est shows the highest degree when comparing three or more.
Most words add -er or -est directly, but spelling changes like doubling letters may apply.
Use -er for short adjectives like taller, and use more for longer adjectives.
