Comparative and Superlative

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What is a comparative adjective?

Back

A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective. Example: 'taller' or 'more beautiful'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is a superlative adjective?

Back

A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective. Example: 'tallest' or 'most beautiful'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Lorenzo is the ________ (tall) in my class.'

Back

tallest

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Australia is the ..................... (small) continent in the world.'

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the smallest

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Your classroom is ............... (small) than mine.'

Back

smaller

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Who is the ................ (famous) footballer in the world?'

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most famous

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Karina is .............. (nice) than Donald.'

Back

nicer

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is the rule for forming comparatives for one-syllable adjectives?

Back

For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' to the end of the word. Example: 'fast' becomes 'faster'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is the rule for forming superlatives for one-syllable adjectives?

Back

For one-syllable adjectives, add '-est' to the end of the word. Example: 'fast' becomes 'fastest'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

How do you form comparatives for adjectives with two syllables?

Back

For two-syllable adjectives ending in '-y', change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-er'. Example: 'happy' becomes 'happier'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G