More examples: Words ending in er
When the schwa sound appears at the end of a word, it is sometimes spelled with the letters er. The schwa sound is a neutral vowel sound, like a soft uh sound.
In English, we often add the suffix er to a word to describe a person who or thing that performs a particular action. For example, a teacher is someone who teaches, and a baker is someone who bakes.
This pattern is also used to form adjectives that are used to compare two things based on a particular quality. For instance, bigger is used to describe something that is a larger size than something else.
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Hannah ran faster than Lee.
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My pencil is sharper than yours.
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It stays lighter for longer in the summer.
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My hair has become smoother since I switched shampoo.
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The baker kneaded the dough thoroughly.
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Car lights can dazzle drivers at night.
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The dancer twists and turns.
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She was an excellent rider.
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Will is the fastest runner in the school.
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The buoyancy aid helped keep the weak swimmer afloat.
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The teacher gave me good advice.
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My brother's daughter is my niece.
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The arrested man asked for a lawyer.
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The writer won a prestigious prize.
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They hoped their manager would let them leave early.
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I have asked my publisher for an extension on my book deadline.
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I managed to control my anger.
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He was reluctant to answer my question.
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When will you be able to deliver my order?
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The rescue helicopter pulled him from the sea.
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