Exploring Inflectional Endings -er and -est

What suffix is added to 'fast' to make it 'fastest'?

• -est

• -er

• -iest

• -s

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What is the comparative form of 'big'?

• Big

• Bigly

• Bigger

• Biggest

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

How do we change 'happy' to 'happier'?

• No change needed

• Change 'y' to 'e' and add 'r'

• Add 'er'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

When comparing two objects, which suffix do we use?

• -s

• -iest

• -er

• -est

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What is the first step in changing 'happy' to 'happier'?

• Remove 'y'

• Add 'est'

• Change 'y' to 'i'

• Add 'er'

What is the correct form of 'happy' when comparing three objects?

• Happier

• Happiest

• Happy

• Happys

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What changes are made to 'happy' to form 'happiest'?

• Add 'est'

• Change 'y' to 'e' and add 'st'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'est'

• No change needed

If comparing more than two objects, which suffix should be used?

• -s

• -er

• -ing

• -est

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Which adjective describes the highest degree of an attribute when comparing multiple items?

• Positive

• Superlative

• Comparative

• Superior

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

How many objects are being compared when using the '-est' suffix?

• One

• Two

• Three or more

• None

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F