Comparatives Superlatives Comparatives Comparatives are used to compare

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Comparatives & Superlatives : )

Comparatives & Superlatives : )

Comparatives ● Comparatives are used to compare two things. ● To form a comparative,

Comparatives ● Comparatives are used to compare two things. ● To form a comparative, add -er for 1 -syllable adjectives.

Comparatives ● Add ‘-ier’ for 2 -syllable adjectives that end in ‘y’ (and take

Comparatives ● Add ‘-ier’ for 2 -syllable adjectives that end in ‘y’ (and take away the ‘y’).

Comparatives ● If the adjective has 2 or more syllables (& doesn’t end in

Comparatives ● If the adjective has 2 or more syllables (& doesn’t end in a -y), don’t change the word. Just add ‘more’ in front of it.

Superlatives ● Use a superlative when there are 3 or more nouns to say

Superlatives ● Use a superlative when there are 3 or more nouns to say which noun is the MOST something. ● To form a superlative, add -est. Remember to always use ‘the’ before the superlative!

Superlatives ● Add ‘-iest’ for 2 -syllable adjectives that end in ‘y’ (and take

Superlatives ● Add ‘-iest’ for 2 -syllable adjectives that end in ‘y’ (and take away the ‘y’).

Superlatives ● If the adjective has 2 or more syllables (& doesn’t end in

Superlatives ● If the adjective has 2 or more syllables (& doesn’t end in -y), don’t change the word. Just add ‘the most’ in front of it.

Remember! A few words have special forms. Good - Better - Best Bad -

Remember! A few words have special forms. Good - Better - Best Bad - Worse - Worst

Cats vs. Dogs Which do you like better: cats or dogs? Which animal is

Cats vs. Dogs Which do you like better: cats or dogs? Which animal is cuter? Which is faster? Which is more dangerous? Which is softer? Which is lazier? Which is more beautiful?

Superlative Superheroes Who is the best superhero? Who is the strongest? Who is the

Superlative Superheroes Who is the best superhero? Who is the strongest? Who is the fastest? Who is the bravest? Who is the most clever? Who is the most beautiful? Who is the most famous?

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