Comparatives & Superlatives

Which rule applies to form the comparative of a one-syllable adjective?

• Add "more" before the adjective.

• Add "-er" to the end of the adjective.

• Add "most" before the adjective.

• Add "-est" to the end of the adjective.

Which of the following is the correct superlative form of the adjective "happy"?

• happiest

• more happy

• happier

• • most happy

To form the comparative of a two-syllable adjective ending in "-y," you should:

• Add "more" before the adjective.

• Change the "y" to "i" and add "-er." 

• Add "most" before the adjective.

• Change the "y" to "i" and add "-est."

Which of the following is the correct comparative form of the adjective "expensive"?

• expensiver

• most expensive

• more expensive

• expensivest

For one-syllable adjectives ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, how do you form the comparative?

• Double the consonant and add "-er".

• Add "-er" to the end of the adjective.

• Add "more" before the adjective.

• Double the consonant and add "-est." 

Which rule applies to form the superlative of a long adjective (three or more syllables)?

• Add "most" before the adjective.

• Add "more" before the adjective.

• Add "-est" to the end of the adjective.

• Add "-er" to the end of the adjective.

Which of the following is the correct superlative form of the adjective "bad"?

• worse

• worst

• badest

• badder

What is the comparative form of the adjective "good"?

• more good

• gooder

• goodest

• better

Which of the following is an example of an irregular comparative form?

• bigger

• better

• happier

• most intelligent

What is the superlative form of the adjective "far"?

• farthest

• farther

• more far

• most far