Comparative Adjectives: Rules and Usage

In this video, Emma explains comparative adjectives, which are used to compare different things or people. She begins by reviewing nouns and adjectives, then introduces rules for using 'er' with short adjectives and 'more' or 'less' with longer ones. Emma provides examples with objects like cups, books, and swords to illustrate these rules. She also covers spelling rules, such as doubling consonants and changing 'y' to 'i'. The video concludes with a practice quiz and additional resources for further learning.

What is a noun?

• A word that describes an adverb

• A person, place, or thing

• A word that describes an adjective

• A word that describes a verb

Which of the following is an adjective?

• Emma

• Blue

• Classroom

• Marker

How do you form a comparative adjective with a one-syllable adjective?

• Add 'ing' to the adjective

• Add 'ly' to the adjective

• Add 'est' to the adjective

• Add 'er' to the adjective

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

• Oldest

• Oldly

• Older

• Olding

What is the comparative form of 'heavy'?

• Heavyer

• Heavier

• Heaviest

• Heavying

How do you form a comparative adjective with a multi-syllable adjective?

• Use 'less' before the adjective

• Use 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'est' to the adjective

• Add 'er' to the adjective

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

• Seriousing

• Seriousest

• More serious

• Seriouser

What is the rule for spelling comparative adjectives ending in 'y'?

• Add 'er' directly

• Change 'y' to 'e' and add 'er'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

• Add 'est' directly

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

• Happier

• Happiest

• Happyer

• Happying

What is the rule for doubling the last consonant in comparative adjectives?

• When the adjective has a vowel-consonant-vowel pattern

• When the adjective has a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern

• When the adjective ends in a consonant

• When the adjective ends in a vowel