How much do you know about comparisons?

How do you form the comparative of short adjectives with one syllable like SMALL?

• We add -er

• We add -est

• We add -ier

• We add MORE

How do you form the comparative of adjectives like good, bad or far?

• We add -er

• They change because they are irregular.

• We add -ier

• We add MORE

How do you form the comparative of adjectives that have 2 syllables or more like EXPENSIVE?

• We add -er

• We add -ly

• We add -ier

• We add MORE

How do you form the comparative of adjectives with two syllables ending in "y" like HAPPY?

• We add -er

• We add -est

• We take away the "Y" and add -ier

• We add MORE

What happens when an adjective finishes in CONSONANT- VOWEL- CONSONANT?

• We add -er

• We double the last consonant and add -er

• We take away the consonant and add -ier

• We add MORE

Which intensifier can you use with a comparative to express a big difference?

• a lot

• a little bit

• not any

Which intensifier can you use with a comparative to express a big difference?

• a great deal

• not any

• marginally

Which intensifier can you use with a comparative to express a small difference?

• significantly

• barely any

• no

Which intensifier can you use with a comparative to express a small difference?

• much

• a little bit

• decidedly

Which intensifier can you use with a comparative to express a no difference?

• no

• slightly

• far