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.
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Spelling Games: Words ending in -erChallenge yourself with spelling games and improve accuracy.
Summer spelling
Hot spelling fun.
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Words ending in -erCheck your spelling accuracy with this test.
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Handwriting Practice: Words ending in -erDevelop your spelling skills by writing out these words.
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