Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives

Key Notes :

Comparative Adjectives

  1. Definition: Comparative adjectives are used to compare two nouns.
  2. Formation:
    • One-syllable adjectives: Add “-er” (e.g., tall → taller).
    • Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y: Change “-y” to “-i” and add “-er” (e.g., happy → happier).
    • Two or more syllables: Use “more” before the adjective (e.g., beautiful → more beautiful).
  3. Usage: Comparatives often include “than” (e.g., “She is taller than her brother.”).

Superlative Adjectives

  1. Definition: Superlative adjectives express the highest degree among three or more nouns.
  2. Formation:
    • One-syllable adjectives: Add “-est” (e.g., tall → tallest).
    • Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y: Change “-y” to “-i” and add “-est” (e.g., happy → happiest).
    • Two or more syllables: Use “most” before the adjective (e.g., beautiful → most beautiful).
  3. Usage: Superlatives often include “the” before the adjective (e.g., “She is the tallest in the class.”).

Examples

  • Comparative: “This exam is easier than the last one.”
  • Superlative: “This is the easiest exam I have ever taken.”

Practice Activities

  • Identifying Adjectives: Provide sentences for students to identify comparatives and superlatives.
  • Creating Sentences: Have students form their own sentences using comparative and superlative adjectives.
  • Comparative/Superlative Quiz: Create a quiz to test understanding of when to use each form.

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