comparatives and superlatives adjectives rosa benavides chávez
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Comparatives and SuperlativesAdjectives
Rosa Benavides Chávez
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 Adjectives
Adjectives 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