Comparative and Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs

Comparative Compares two things together and is not necessarily the most or least of anything. “COMPARE”ative is a way to remember. One and two syllables have “-er” (which is most of them.) Such as bigger, smaller, funnier, etc. Three syllable words have “more” or “less” Such as more efficient or less efficient.

Superlative Is the very top or bottom of an entire group. “SUPER”lative is a good way to remember it. Such as how SUPER man is the strongest of any regular human being. He is the “strongest,” which is superlative. Most end in “-est” Funniest, prettiest, strongest, etc.

Examples Normal Comparative Superlative Good Better Best Bad Worse Worst Soon Sooner Soonest Abruptly More abruptly Most abruptly Happy happier happiest Graciously More graciously Most graciously Fabulous More fabulous Most fabulous

Your Turn Natasha is better at drawing than Braelin. Christine is more efficient at using chopsticks than Braelin and Natasha. Dogs are the nicest pet in the house.

Mrs. Gray was not the happiest camper after Green class. Mrs. Gray’s Orange class is the worst. Natasha’s hand is more magical than Braelin’s hand.

Rhyme Time! Superlative, superlative, how do we use you? We catch you and see you, but oh what do we do! Don't get me started on those comparatives, they make my life harder than it already is. How in the world will we live without knowing this! Don't fret my children, do not. The two are easier than it is taught. Just give the few rules a thought. Superlatives and comparatives are mostly adjectives but do not forget the few adverbs that make sentences better yet. Adjectives that you want to transform into comparative with one syllable deserves the suffix "-er". Ones with two syllables adore when you pair them up with "more". If there are three syllables, then match it up with more of course. Now we start with Superlatives, the ones that gives us trouble. One syllable words should be given the best by ending in "-est". When you have two or more syllables give the unchanged adjectives a toast for being paired up with "the most". Now you know the basic rules and you won't have to break a sweat when Mrs. Gray hands you the next test

Best Superlative Most amazing Superlative Smarter Compartative More magical Comparative Busiest Superlative

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