Comparison of Adjectives

Front

What is a comparative adjective?

Back

A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

Front

What is a superlative adjective?

Back

A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

Front

Fill in the blank: This boy is __________ than that boy. (lazy)

Back

lazier

Front

Fill in the blank: This is __________ part of the river. (shallow)

Back

the shallowest

Front

Fill in the blank: Regina is as __________ as Mary. (good)

Back

good

Front

Fill in the blank: December is __________ month. (cold)

Back

the coldest

Front

Fill in the blank: Lynne can sing __________ than Jenny. (good)

Back

better

Front

What is the rule for forming the comparative of one-syllable adjectives?

Back

Add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., tall -> taller).

Front

What is the rule for forming the superlative of one-syllable adjectives?

Back

Add '-est' to the end of the adjective (e.g., tall -> tallest).

Front

How do you form the comparative for adjectives with two syllables ending in 'y'?

Back

Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., happy -> happier).