1. Comparative
and
Superlative ©

2. When we compare things we use a different form of the adjective:
fattest
fat
fatter ©

3. We say that fattest is the superlative form of fat.
We say that fatter is the comparative form of fat – we are comparing them.
We say that fattest is the superlative form of fat. ©

4. Find the comparative and superlative form of:
high ©

5. highest
higher
high ©

6. Find the comparative and superlative form of:
large
long
warm ©

7. large larger largest long longer longest warm warmer warmest©

8. Sometimes, instead, we use an extra word before the adjective:
more comfortable
most comfortable
comfortable ©

9. We say that most comfortable is the superlative form of comfortable.
We say that more comfortable is the comparative form of comfortable – we are comparing them.
We say that most comfortable is the superlative form of comfortable. ©

10. What is the comparative form of miserable?
Most words of more than one syllable use more and most
What is the comparative form of miserable?
and the superlative?
more miserable
most miserable ©

11. Find the comparative and superlative form of:
unusual
intelligent
more unusual
more intelligent
most unusual
most intelligent ©

12. There are some exceptions:
Words ending in –y add –ier and -iest
happy
happier
happiest ©

13. sssh sssh Some two-syllable words add –er and –est:
clever and quiet add –er and -est
sssh
sssh
sssh
quieter
quietest
quiet or
clever
cleverer
cleverest ©

14. A few three syllable words add –ier and –iest:
unhappy
unhappier
unhappiest
unlucky
unluckier
unluckiest ©

15. A small group of words can add -er and –est or use more and most:
narrow
common
stupid
polite
pleasant
cruel
gentle
shallow
simple ©

16. good bad better worse worst
A few words change completely in the
comparative and superlative:
good
bad
better
worse
best
worst ©

17. Because they are already absolute
A few words cannot have a comparative or superlative.
Why?
Because they are already absolute
perfect
unique
e.g. ©

18. Find the comparative and superlative of:
Some for you to try:
Find the comparative and superlative of:
smaller
smallest
small
more popular
popular
most popular
more famous
most famous
famous
spotless
spotless
spotless
better
well
best
crueller/more cruel
cruellest/most cruel
cruel ©