Making comparisons

Choose the correct comparative word.

The panda is _____ than the elephant.

• small

• smaller

Answer explanation

Since we are comparing, the comparative form of the adjective (smaller) is needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.1.4A

Choose the correct comparative word.

The cheetah is _____ than the elephant.

• fast

• faster

Answer explanation

Since we are comparing, the comparative form of the adjective (faster) is needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.1.4A

Choose the correct comparative word.

The elephant is _____ than the panda.

• big

• bigger

• biger

Answer explanation

According to the rule, "big" is a short adjective ending in C+V+C so the "g" has to be doubled.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.1.4A

Choose the correct comparative word.

The hippo is _____ than the bird.

• heavy

• heavyer

• heavier

Answer explanation

According to the rule, "heavy" is an adjective ending in "consonant + y" so the "y" has to be replaced with an "i". Heavy - Heavier.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Choose the correct comparative word.

The snail is _____ than the turtle.

• slow

• slower

Answer explanation

Since we are comparing, the comparative form of the adjective (slower) is needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.1.4A

Choose the correct descriptive word.

An iPhone 15 is _____.

• expensive

• more expensive

Answer explanation

Since we are just giving a description, the base form of the adjective (expensive) is needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Choose the correct descriptive word.

A giraffe is a _____ animal.

• tall

• taller

Answer explanation

Since we are just giving a description, the base form of the adjective (tall) is needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.1.4A

Write the comparative form of the adjective given.

Fat

Answer explanation

"Fat" is an adjective ending in C+V+C so the "t" has to be doubled.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.1.4C

Write the comparative form of the adjective given.

Hot

Answer explanation

"Hot" is an adjective ending in C+V+C so the "t" has to be doubled.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Write the comparative form of the adjective given.

Easy

Answer explanation

According to the rule, "easy" is an adjective ending in "consonant + y" so the "y" has to be replaced with an "i".

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.1.2D