General rules
What’s the general rule for forming comparatives with short adjectives?
Add -er + than (e.g., taller than)
A bike is ____ (fast) than walking.
faster
Complete the sentence:
The puck is the ____ (small) item in hockey.
smallest
To swim, you usually need a _____ and a swimsuit.
cap or goggles
What do you do when the adjective ends in -y?
Change -y to -ier (e.g., happy → happier)
Correct the sentence:
The bat is more heavy than the racket.
heavier
Correct the sentence:
The kimono is the most heavier uniform.
heaviest
In karate, you wear a ____
KIMONO
When do we use “more” or “most” instead of “-er” or “-est”?
With adjectives of two or more syllables (except those ending in -y)
Make a sentence using a comparative with helmet and cap.
Possible answer: A helmet is safer than a cap.
Make a sentence with a superlative and gloves.
Possible answer: Gloves are the warmest part of the equipment.
You can punch this to train during boxing: a ____.
punchbag
When do we double the final consonant in comparatives or superlatives?
When the adjective ends in a consonant–vowel–consonant (CVC) pattern and the final syllable is stressed (e.g., big → bigger, hot → hottest, sad → saddest)
Choose the correct option:
Swimming is (more relaxing / relaxinger) than boxing.
more relaxing
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You use these to run comfortably: ____.
Sneakers
What’s the rule for forming the superlative of short adjectives?
Add the + -est (e.g., the biggest)
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Create a superlative sentence using bike.
Possible answer: The bike is the most expensive item on the list.
Cycling with a ____ is easier than running.
bike