Comparatives -er, -est

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often ending in -er, like 'taller' or 'faster'.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things, often ending in -est, like 'tallest' or 'fastest'.

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Fill in the blank: January is __________ than June.

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colder

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Fill in the blank: Gina has the _________ bike of all.

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fastest

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Fill in the blank: Is January the __________ month of the year?

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coldest

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Fill in the blank: Please wear the __________ shirt you have.

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newest

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Fill in the blank: The oak tree is __________ than my house.

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taller

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What do you add to an adjective to make it comparative?

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You usually add -er.

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What do you add to an adjective to make it superlative?

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You usually add -est.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective using 'big'.

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Bigger.