The most common way to spell the /er/ sound on the end of a word is with the letters er. As you go through this list of er words, say each word aloud and listen to the weak vowel sound. Can you hear how it sounds slightly different to the er sound in the middle of a word (like in person )?
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sharper |
My pencil is sharper than yours.
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lighter |
In summer the days are lighter for longer.
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smoother |
My hair has become smoother since I switched shampoo.
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driver |
Car lights can dazzle drivers at night.
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dancer |
The dancer twists and turns.
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runner |
Will is the fastest runner in the school.
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swimmer |
The buoyancy aid helped keep the weak swimmer afloat.
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teacher |
The teacher gave me good advice.
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writer |
The writer won a prestigious prize.
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answer |
He was reluctant to answer my question.
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