CVC
y words
adjective
ends in -e
Mixed
100

big

bigger than


double the -g and add -er

100

shiny

shinier than 


100

What is an adjective?  

An adjective is a word that describes something or someone. 

100

What is the rule to make a comparative adjective when the word ends in -e? 

Add -r

100

good 

better than
200

hot

hotter than

double the -t and add -er

200

crispy

crispier than

200

dull

duller than 

200

large

larger than

200

narrow

narrower than 

300

fat

fatter than 

double the t and add er

300

curly

curlier than

300

deep

deeper than 

300

cute

cuter than

300

flavorful 

more flavorful

400

What is the rule for making a comparative adjective with a CVC word?  

Double the second consonant and add -er

400
dry

drier than 

400

cold

colder than 

400

dense

denser than

400

disgusting

more disgusting

500

What does CVC stand for? 

Consonant - Vowel- Consonant

500

What is the rule for making a comparative adjective for a word that ends in -y?

Change the -y to -i and add er. 

500

damp

damper than 

500

coarse

coarser than
500

bad 

worse than

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