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 an adjective with 'er'.

Back

Tall becomes taller.

Front

Give an example of an adjective with 'est'.

Back

Tall becomes tallest.

Front

What is the comparative form of 'fast'?

Back

Faster.

Front

What is the superlative form of 'fast'?

Back

Fastest.

Front

What is the comparative form of 'big'?

Back

Bigger.

Front

What is the superlative form of 'big'?

Back

Biggest.

Front

How do you form the comparative for one-syllable adjectives?

Back

Add 'er' to the end of the adjective.

Front

How do you form the superlative for one-syllable adjectives?

Back

Add 'est' to the end of the adjective.