Using er and est

Front

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

Back

It is used to compare two things, indicating 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 that uses 'er'.

Back

Bigger (from big)

Front

Give an example of an adjective that uses 'est'.

Back

Smallest (from small)

Front

What is the comparative form of 'long'?

Back

Longer

Front

What is the superlative form of 'cute'?

Back

Cutest

Front

How do you form the comparative of 'short'?

Back

By adding 'er' to make 'shorter'.

Front

How do you form the superlative of 'big'?

Back

By adding 'est' to make 'biggest'.

Front

What is the comparative form of 'small'?

Back

Smaller

Front

What is the superlative form of 'long'?

Back

Longest