Sarah is taller than John. Cats are larger than dogs. The cat is bigger than the mouse.

Bob is taller than Sarah. Bears are larger than dogs. The dog is bigger than the cat.

Bob is the tallest. Bears are the largest. The dog is the biggest.

Sarah is more peaceful than John. Cats are friendlier than dogs.

Bob is more peaceful than Sarah. Mice are friendlier than dogs.

Bob is the most peaceful. Mice are the friendliest.

The cat is gentler than the dog.

The mouse is gentler than the cat.

The cat is gentlest.

2+ Syllables

Comparative: +er

More peaceful

More pleasant

Superlative: +est

Most peaceful

Most pleasant

1 Syllable

Comparative: +er

Tall -> Taller

Old -> Older

Superlative: +est

Tall -> Tallest

Old -> Oldest

Ends in -e

Comparative: +r

Large -> Larger

Wise -> Wiser

Superlative: +st

Large -> Largest

Wise -> Wisest

Good Better Best Bad Worse Worst

Far Further Furthest

Little Less Least Many More Most

Ends in -y

Comparative: -y +ier

Friendly -> Friendlier

Happy -> Happier

Superlative: +st

Friendly -> Friendliest

Happy -> Happiest

Exceptions

Ends in -er, -le, or -ow

Comparative: +er

Narrow-> Narrower

Gentle -> Gentler

Superlative: +est

Narrow -> Narrowest

Gentle -> Gentlest

Comparatives and Superlatives

Ends in vowel - consonant

Comparative: Double C +er

Big -> Bigger

Fat -> Fatter

Superlative: Double C +est

Big -> Biggest

Fat -> Fattest

Fill in the following chart. In the reason column, explain why you chose that rule.

Adjective Comparative Superlative Reason

Big

Young

Impressive

Bossy

Smart

Furious

Yellow

Supple

Quick

Angry

Intelligent

Brave

Bitter

TIP!

If you dont know what a word means, use your dictionary.

Write the words in order on the steps based on the category given. Then write sentences to

explain your answers.

Sweet Foods

Cupcakes

Cookies Chocolate

Apples Cookies

Chocolate Apples

Cookies

1. Cupcakes are the sweetest________________________________________ 2. Chocolate is sweeter than cookies__________________________________ 3. Apples are sweet.____________________________________________________________

Sour Foods

Limes

Lemonaide

Grapefruits

Lemons

1. _____________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________

Salty Foods

Chips

Peanuts

Crackers

French Fries

1. _____________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________

Write 10 comparative sentences about the picture above. E.g Mom is taller than Dad.

__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

John

Mom

Dad

Sarah