Short
Comparatives
Comparatives
'Old' becomes ____ in the comparative.
Older
This lesson is ____ than the last one. (interesting)
More interesting
This is the ____ mountain in the world. (high)
Highest
This is the ____ movie I've ever seen. (exciting)
Most exciting
What is the comparative form of 'good'?
Better
Rule: What suffix is typically added to short adjectives in the comparative?
-er
What word is used before long adjectives to form the comparative?
More
What suffix is added to short adjectives to form the superlative?
-est
What word is used before long adjectives to form the superlative?
Most
What is the superlative form of 'bad'?
Worst
This rope is ____ than that one. (long)
Longer
This car is ____ than the other. (comfortable)
More comfortable
This is the ____ day of my life. (happy)
Happiest
He is the ____ person in our team. (reliable)
Most reliable
What is the comparative form of 'little'?
Less
This box is ____ than the other. (heavy)
Heavier
When do you use 'more' instead of adding '-er'?
With adjectives of two or more syllables
When do you double the final consonant before adding '-est'?
When a one-syllable adjective ends in a single vowel followed by a single consonant
When do you use 'most' instead of adding '-est'?
With adjectives of two or more syllables
What is the superlative form of 'many'?
Most
He is ____ than his younger brother.(thin)
Thinner
Learning this language is ____ than i thought. (difficult)
More difficult
She is the ____ person in the room. (young)
Youngest
That was the ____ experience of my life. (amazing)
Most amazing
'Old' can become ____ or ____ in the comparative, and ____ or ____ in the superlative.
Older or elder, oldest or eldest.