Comparing Words Er Est

Comparing Adjectives​

by T. JM

​When comparing two sets of nouns,

we add er or r to the adjective and use the word than.

The red pencil is longer than the blue pencil.

I think blue looks nicer than red. ​

Comparing Adjectives​

by T. JM

Sometimes we have to double the last letter before adding er or r to the adjective. Don't forget the word than.

Mercury is hotter than planet Earth.

Earth is bigger than Mercury.

Multiple Choice

 The teacher is _____ _____ his students.

• older

• old than

• older than

Fill in the Blank

The children are _____ _____ their teacher. (young) 

Multiple Choice

 My notebook is _____ _____ my Math book.

• thinner

• thinner than

• thiner than

Fill in the Blank

Hidilyn Diaz is _____ _____ the bald dude in the picture. (fit)

Comparing Adjectives​

by T. JM

​When the adjectiv ends with y,

change y to i then add er. Don't forget the word than.

Rice is healthy.

It is healthier than french fries. ​

Multiple Choice

The elephant is _____ _____ the dog.

• heavy

• heavy than

• heavier than

• more heavier than

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I have always thought that Ronald McDonald is _____ ______ Jollibee. (creepy)

Comparing Adjectives​

by T. JM

​There are words we cannot add er to.

Add the word more instead. Don't forget the word than.

Books are interesting.

Some books more interesting than other books. ​

Multiple Select

For me, Art is _____ Math.

• difficulter

• more difficult

• more difficult than

• more difficulter than

Fill in the Blank

For me, roller coasters are _____ ________ _____ airplane rides. (exciting)