Comparatives Adjectives Comparative Adjectives Comparative adjectives are used

Comparatives Adjectives

Comparative Adjectives • Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two nouns they modify. The Butterfly Circus is more colorful than the other circus. The underlined words are nouns. The words in blue are the comparative adjective.

Comparative Adjectives • They are used in sentences where two nouns are compared. Will is smaller than Sammy. The underlined words are the compared nouns. The words in blue are the comparative adjective.

Comparative Adjectives • There are two ways to form a comparative adjective. – The first one is adding “er. ” smarter Teacher Richard is smarter than teacher Damaris.

Comparative Adjectives • There are two ways to form a comparative adjective. – The second is adding “more. ” creative more creative The Butterfly Circus is more creative than the other circus.

Comparative Adjectives • One syllable adjectives form the comparative adding “er”. • Examples: – Tall / Taller • Anna is ____ than Sammy. – Strong / Stronger • George is ____ than Anna. – Old / Older • Poppy is ____ than Mr. Mendez.

Comparative Adjectives • If the adjective has a consonant + single vowel + consonant spelling, the final consonant must be doubled before adding the ending -er. • Examples: – Fat / Fatter • The bearded lady is ____ than George. – Big / Bigger • George is ____ than Anna.

Comparative Adjectives • Adjectives with two syllables can form the comparative either by adding -er or by preceeding the adjective with more. • Examples: – Happy / Happier • Will is ____ in the Butterfly Circus than in the other circus. – Useful / More useful • Will felt ____ in the Butterfly than in the other circus. Circus

Comparative Adjectives • Adjectives with three or more syllables form the comparative by putting more in front of the adjective. • Examples: – Important / More Important • Will is ____ in the Butterfly Circus than in the other circus. – Generous / More Generous • The Butterfly Circus is ____ than the other circus.

Comparative Adjectives • There are very common adjectives that have a completely irregular comparative form. • Examples: – Good / Better • The Butterfly Circus is ____ than the other circus. – Bad / Worse • The other circus is ____ than the Butterfly Circus.

Comparative Adjectives The Butterfly Circus is more diverse than the other circus. • This quote has one comparative adjective. Can you find it? • What does this sentence mean?

Comparative Adjectives “Well, I’m sure your daddy’s stronger, but I’d make a close second. ” George • This quote has one comparative adjective. Can you find it? • What does this sentence mean?

Comparative Adjectives “The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. ” Mr. Mendez • This quote has two comparative adjectives. Can you find them? • What does this quote mean?