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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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Words ending in -erRefine your spelling with guided exercises tailored to this word list.
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Spelling Games: Words ending in -erReinforce your learning through exciting word games.
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Christmas spelling!
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Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
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Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Words ending in -erAssess your spelling skills with an interactive test.
Printable Activities: Words ending in -erPractice offline by printing worksheets for these words.
Handwriting Practice: Words ending in -erEnhance both spelling and handwriting with this activity.
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