Spell adjectives that compare

Key Notes :

1. Understanding Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

  • Comparative Adjectives: Used to compare two nouns.
    • Often formed by adding -er or using the word more.
  • Superlative Adjectives: Used to compare three or more nouns.
    • Often formed by adding -est or using the word most.

2. Common Spelling Rules

  • One-Syllable Adjectives:
    • Generally add -er for comparatives and -est for superlatives.
    • Examples:
    • Tall → Taller (comparative), Tallest (superlative)
    • Fast → Faster, Fastest
  • One-Syllable Adjectives Ending in a Single Vowel + Consonant:
    • Double the final consonant before adding -er or -est.
    • Examples:
    • Big → Bigger, Biggest
    • Hot → Hotter, Hottest
  • Two-Syllable Adjectives Ending in -y:
    • Change the -y to -i and add -er or -est.
    • Examples:
    • Happy → Happier, Happiest
    • Busy → Busier, Busiest
  • Two or More Syllable Adjectives:
    • Use more for comparatives and most for superlatives.
    • Examples:
    • Beautiful → More beautiful, Most beautiful
    • Interesting → More interesting, Most interesting

3. Examples of Spelling Comparisons

  • Comparative Examples:
    • “The tall tree is taller than the short tree.”
    • “This puzzle is more difficult than the last one.”
  • Superlative Examples:
    • “She is the smartest student in the class.”
    • “This is the most exciting game I’ve ever played.”

4. Practice

  • Example Adjectives for Practice:
    1. Fast → Faster, Fastest
    2. Bright → Brighter, Brightest
    3. Happy → Happier, Happiest
    4. Interesting → More interesting, Most interesting

Let’s practice!🖊️