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Free 4th Grade Spelling List 5: Words Ending in -er

Fifteen words that end in -er, including American spellings such as center, theater and fiber, and the metric units meter, liter and kilometer. Your child learns that the "er" sound at the end of these words is spelled -er, then practices with writing, gap-fill sentences, their own sentences and a parent-read test.

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Grade
4th Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Spelling Lists
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
51
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • spelling the "er" sound at the end of a word with -er
  • spelling metric units the American way (meter, liter, centimeter)
  • using American spelling (center, theater, fiber)
  • writing words from dictation

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Spelling List 5: Words Ending in -er

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How to use this spelling list

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this spelling list for?

4th Grade students (typically ages 9–10) working on spelling lists. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 51 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try 4th Grade Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -ment Worksheet — Level 1.

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Success TutoringWorksheets4th Grade · English · Spelling Lists

Spelling List 5: Words Ending in -er

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Date

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Work through the four parts in order. Say each word out loud as you write it.

Part A: Your words

In American English, the "er" sound at the end of all these words is spelled -er: center, theater, fiber. Metric units follow the same pattern: meter, liter, centimeter, kilometer, millimeter, milliliter. Notice the prefixes in the units: centi- (one hundredth), milli- (one thousandth) and kilo- (one thousand). Write each word three times.

1.Write the word three times: center (answer space)
2.Write the word three times: meter (answer space)
3.Write the word three times: liter (answer space)
4.Write the word three times: theater (answer space)
5.Write the word three times: fiber (answer space)
6.Write the word three times: centimeter (answer space)
7.Write the word three times: kilometer (answer space)
8.Write the word three times: millimeter (answer space)
9.Write the word three times: milliliter (answer space)
10.Write the word three times: number (answer space)
11.Write the word three times: member (answer space)
12.Write the word three times: chapter (answer space)
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