Comparative and Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs SPI 0501

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs SPI 0501. 1. 3 Identify the correct use of adjectives (i. e. , common/proper, comparative forms, predicate adjectives) and adverbs (i. e. , comparative forms, negatives) within context.

Adjectives and adverbs are words that describe or modify other words. *The comparative form of an adjective or adverb compares two things. *The superlative form of an adjective or adverb compares three or more things.

Examples Adjectives larger largest The first apple is large. The second apple is larger than the first. The third apple is the largest of the three.

fast car. The racecar is the faster car. The dragster is the fastest car. The jalopy is a

To form the comparative or superlative of one syllable words with more than one vowel OR ending with more than one consonant at the add -er OR -est. taller tallest neater neatest deeper deepest

To form the comparative or superlative of a two syllable word ending in y, change the y to i, then add -er OR -est. happy happier happiest jolly jollier jolliest lazy lazier laziest

Like adjectives, some adverbs can take comparative and superlative forms, with -er and –est. Sally works hard. Steve works harder than Sally. Kathy and Sue work hardest of all.

For adverbs ending in –ly, add “more” to the original adverb to form the comparative, and “most” to form the superlative. The bird sings loudly. The children sing more loudly than the bird. Of all three, Pete sings most loudly.

List of Adverbs in Which -er and -est May Be Added Adverb Comparative Superlative quickly more quickly most quickly slowly more slowly most slowly carefully more quickly often more often most often

Irregular Comparative and Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs Some comparative and superlative forms are irregular and do not follow any rules or patterns. These must be memorized.

Irregular Adverbs Word Comparative Superlative badly worse worst much more most little less least well better best

• Now let’s take a look at some irregular adjectives.

Irregular Adjectives Word Comparative Superlative good better best bad worse worst much more most little less least older elder oldest eldest

Example: Nathan made good stew. Molly's stew was better than Nathan's. Ezra made the best stew of all.

Practice Tuesday through Thursday on the next slides

Activities To Practice Adjective and Adverb Comparison • http: //www. eflnet. com/grammar/ comparisons. php • http: //www. englishzone. com/spelling/sup 1. htm

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