Comparative and Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs
Adjectives Words that describe nouns and pronouns n Kelly is smart. n The flowers smell sweet. n The house seems large. What are the adjectives in these sentences?
Adverbs n Words that describe adjectives and verbs *Glen felt really proud. *Sue jumps skillfully from her skateboard. Where are the adverbs?
Tips n Adverbs usually end in –ly n Adjectives often answer the question, “How many? ”
Comparative n Compares one thing to the other. n Example: He is bigger than Tom. She is smaller than Nan. She ran more rapidly than Sue. He was more prepared than Jake.
Tips n Most adjectives with one syllable use – er endings to form the comparative. n Fast becomes faster. n The superhero is faster than a speeding car.
Tips n Most adjectives with two or more syllables use more placed before the adjective to form the comparative. n Determined becomes more determined. n Brody was more determined to win the game than Jermone.
Tips n For most adjectives with two syllables ending in –y, drop the –y from the ending and add –ier to form the comparative. n Lucky becomes luckier. n A clover is luckier than a rabbit's foot:
Superlative n Out of all. n Example: Of all the boys he is the biggest. Out of the class she is the smallest. She ran most rapidly. He was most prepared.
Cheat Sheet n Comparative= er, more n Superlative= est, most n 1 syllable= -er, -est n 2 syllables+ = -more, most n Adjectives that are 2 syllables and end in –ly= dropping –ly and adding –ier
Comparative and Superlative n What are the comparative and superlative forms of the following words? -Fast -Crazy -Fabulous
Exceptions to the rules n Fun n Good -No comparative form exist for these words! -What is the superlative form of the words?
Create your own! n Make one comparative sentence n Make one superlative sentence n Then explain why each sentence is comparative or negative.
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