Comparative Adjectives and Nouns

The video tutorial covers the concept of comparative adjectives, starting with an introduction to adjectives and nouns. It explains the rules for forming comparatives with one-syllable, two-syllable, and three or more syllable adjectives. The tutorial includes pronunciation practice and an activity to apply the rules learned. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate the concepts.

Which of the following is an example of a noun?

• Quickly

• Woman

• Beautiful

• Run

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

What do we call words that describe nouns?

• Verbs

• Adjectives

• Pronouns

• Adverbs

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

How do you form the comparative adjective for a one-syllable word like 'old'?

• Add 'most' before the word

• Add 'est' to the end of the word

• Add 'er' to the end of the word

• Add 'more' before the word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the correct comparative form of 'old'?

• More old

• Older

• Most old

• Oldest

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

How many syllables are in the word 'pretty'?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the rule for forming the comparative adjective for a two-syllable word ending in 'y'?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

• Add 'more' before the word

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'most' before the word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the correct comparative form of 'pretty'?

• Most pretty

• Prettiest

• More pretty

• Prettier

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

How do you form the comparative adjective for a word with three or more syllables?

• Add 'most' before the word

• Add 'est' to the end

• Add 'more' before the word

• Add 'er' to the end

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the correct comparative form of 'populated'?

• Populateder

• Most populated

• More populated

• Populatedest

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following is the correct comparative form of 'fast'?

• Fastest

• More fast

• Faster

• Most fast

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G