Using er and est

Front

What does 'er' mean when added to an adjective?

Back

It is used to compare two things, showing that one has more of a quality than the other.

Front

What does 'est' mean when added to an adjective?

Back

It is used to show that something has the most of a quality among three or more things.

Front

Give an example of a word with 'er'.

Back

Faster - The rabbit is faster than the turtle.

Front

Give an example of a word with 'est'.

Back

Hottest - Summer is the hottest season.

Front

What is the comparative form of 'big'?

Back

Bigger - The elephant is bigger than the mouse.

Front

What is the superlative form of 'young'?

Back

Youngest - Our little brother is the youngest of the kids.

Front

How do you form the comparative of 'soft'?

Back

Add 'er' to make 'softer'.

Front

How do you form the superlative of 'hot'?

Back

Add 'est' to make 'hottest'.

Front

What is the comparative form of 'fast'?

Back

Faster - The rabbit is faster than the turtle.

Front

What is the superlative form of 'soft'?

Back

Softest - Marshmallows are the softest candy.