Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

Talk to somebody next to you about what you remember about these types of adverbs

Poll

Can adverbs be used to compare two actions?

• Yes

• No

Comparative adverbs compare two actions to show that one is greater or more.

• The suffix -er is added to adverbs

• Example Funnier, happier, and slower

Superlative adverbs Compare more than two actions to show that one is greatest or most.

• The suffix -est is added to adverbs

• Examples loveliest, fastest, and biggest

Turn and talk

Tell somebody near you what is 1 of the major differences between comparative and superlative adverbs

Using more or most

• Instead of adding the suffixes -er or -est to adverbs you can use more or most to compare actions

• Example: That flower garden is the ________ lovely one I´ve ever seen.

Multiple Choice

That family lives _______ simply than others.

• more

• most

Multiple Choice

An actor on stage speaks ______ clearly than people who mumble.

• most

• more

Multiple Choice

The frightening thunderstorm popped up the _______ suddenly this afternoon.

• most

• more

Multiple Choice

The turtle moved _______ slowly than the hare.

• more

• most

To conclude

Tell the person next to you two facts about comparative and superlative adverbs