2. Adjectives that compare

Add er to most adjectives to compare two nouns or pronouns Add er to most adjectives to compare two nouns or pronouns. Add est to most adjectives to compare more than two nouns or pronouns.

I can use adjectives that compare. Rule Example Most adjectives add er or est Short, Shorter, Shortest Adjectives that end with an “e” drop the final “e” and add “er” or “est” True, Truer, Truest Adjective that end with a consonant and “y” change the “y” to an “I” and add “es” or “est” Happy, Happier, Happiest Adjectives with one syllable that end with a single consonant, double the final consonant and add “er” or “est” Wet, wetter, wettest

Complete the chart with the correct form of the adjective. Slow Great silly happy tall sad big red fast lively blue slower slowest greater greatest sillier silliest happier happiest taller tallest Sadder saddest bigger biggest redder reddest faster fastest livelier liveliest bluer bluest

I can use adjectives that compare. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis. 1.The nights are (short) in autumn than in summer. ____________________ 2.Your costume is make of (thin) material than mine. ____________________ 3.You can paint a (bold) design than mine. ____________________ 4.The (hot) lamp of all will dry the paint. ____________________ 5.Put the pumpkin on the (high) shelf of all. ____________________ shorter thinner bolder hottest highest