Comparatives and SuperlativesAdjectives

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Comparative AdjectivesWe form the comparative form by adding “-er” One syllable adjectives “er ”Old --- older cheap --- cheaper slow --- slower

Sean Connery is older then Alfonso Herrera

Comparative AdjectivesTwo syllables adjectives ending in a

consonant + “y” replace the “y” with “i + er ”

Easy -- easier heavy -- heavier

The suitcase is heavier than the backpack

Comparative AdjectivesAdjectives of two or more syllables + more Modern - more modern Expensive – more expensive

Tokyo is more modern and expensive than New York

Superlative AdjectivesWe form the superlative form by adding “-est” One syllable adjectives “the ........ est ” cheap -- the cheapest slow -- the slowest

diamond gold silver

The silver ring is the cheapest of all the rings

Superlative AdjectivesOne syllable adjectives ending in a

vowel + a consonant double the consonant

big -- the biggest hot -- the hottest

Venus Earth Mercury

Venus is the hottest planet

Superlative AdjectivesTwo syllables adjectives ending in a consonant + “y” replace the “y” with “i + est ”Easy -- the easiest noisy -- the noiest.Pretty – the prettiest funny -- the funniest

teacher clown doctor

The clown is the funniest of all

Superlative AdjectivesAdjectives of two or more syllables + the most ....Beautiful - the most beautiful Important – the most important

The roses are the most beautiful flowers