Exploring Suffixes: -er and -est

The video tutorial covers the use of comparative suffixes 'er' and 'est' to compare nouns. It provides examples such as 'slow, slower, slowest' and explains exceptions where 'more' and 'most' are used instead. Instructions for grammar exercises on pages 49 and 50 are given, including drawing and writing comparative sentences. The video encourages students to try exercises independently before checking answers.

Which suffix is commonly added to an adjective to form its comparative version?

• more

• er

• est

• most

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

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What is the comparative form of 'beautiful'?

• most beautiful

• more beautiful

• beautifuler

• beautifulest

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

When do we use 'more' instead of 'er'?

• When the adjective has two or more syllables

• When the adjective is short

• When the adjective ends in 'e'

• When the adjective is a verb

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What should you write on page 49 of the grammar copy master?

• The instructions

• A comparative sentence

• The day and the date

• Your name

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What activity is suggested to practice comparative sentences?

• Listening to music

• Writing a poem

• Reading a book

• Drawing pictures

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

For page 50, what are students required to fill in the blanks with?

• her

• first

• us

• er

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What should students do after trying the exercise on their own?

• Check the answers using the video

• Discuss with a peer

• Submit the answers

• Start a new chapter

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4