Comparative
Comparative of good
Better
Short adjectivesRULE: add "-est"old → the oldestVariation: if the adjective ends in -e, just add -stlate → the latestVariation: if the adjective ends in consonant, vowel, consonant, double the last consonantbig → the biggestVariation: if the adjective ends in -y, change the y to ihappy → the happiest
Comparative fast
faster
Free points
Free points
Superlative good
the best
superlative wise
wiser
Comparative of far
farther, further
Superlative beautiful
most beautiful
comparative thin
thinner
How do you write comparative questions?
(1) choose your starting phrase; (2) identify and name the dependent variable; (3) identify the groups you are interested in; (4) identify the appropriate adjoining text; and (5) write out the comparative research question.
Superlative young
youngest
Swap points
Swap points
Comparative little
less
superlative tall
tallest
superlative sharp
sharper