Definitions
What does an adjective do?
Describes or modifies a noun.
Loud
Louder
(One-Syllable) = + 'ER'
Soft
The softest.
One syllable adjectives = + 'est'
Worst
How do you make a comparative adjective when adjective ends in -e.
Give an example.
Adjective + R
Rare + r = Rarer
What is a noun?
Person, place, or thing
Safe
Safer.
Adjectives with one syllable, end in 'e' = + 'R'
Little
Two-syllable ends with e = + 'ST'
Greatest
Superlative
How do you make a superlative adjective when adjective ends in -e.
Give an example.
Adjective + EST
Rare + r = Rarest
When do you use comparative?
When you're comparing two objects.
Hot
Hotter.
Adjectives ending in one vowel + one consonant = double final letter + 'ER'
Small
The smallest
Faster
Comparative
How do you make a comparative adjective when the has two or more syllables.
Give an example.
More important.
More + Adjective
When do you use superlative?
To show that something is the highest degree or best among a group
Healthy
Healthier.
Adjectives with one or two syllables, ending in ‘-y’ = + 'IER'
Friendly
Friendlier.
Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y = change 'y' to 'i' + 'EST'
How do you make a superlative adjective when adjective has 2 syllables and ends with y.
Give an example.
The prettiest.
Change y to I and add + est
Who was the teacher who came today?
Susana!
Expensive
More expensive
Less expensive
All other adjectives ending in two or more syllables = + 'more/less’ before adjective.
Affordable
The most affordable
Three or more syllables = + 'MORE' in front of adjective
Exception for the superlative. Give an example.
Best