Which sentence is using a comparative adjective?

This bike is faster than my scooter.

Which sentence is using a superlative adjective?

This is the biggest pumpkin at the farm.

Which sentence is using a comparative adjective?

This math game is harder than the last one.

Which sentence is using a superlative adjective?

That was the funniest story in class.

My dog is faster than your dog.

That was the funniest story in class.

Which sentence is using a comparative adjective?

Today is cooler than yesterday.

Which sentence is using a superlative adjective?

He is the strongest boy in the class.

My brother is stronger than me.

Which sentence is using a comparative adjective?

A cheetah is faster than a dog.

This puzzle is the easiest one.

A cheetah is faster than a dog.

Which sentence is using a superlative adjective?

This is the best drawing on the wall.

My backpack is heavier than yours.

Which sentence is using a comparative adjective?

School days are busier than weekend days.

Today is the busiest day of the week.

Which sentence is using a superlative adjective?

That was the loudest cheer at the game.

Which sentence is using a comparative adjective?

My drawing is neater than my first one.

This is the neatest room in the house.

Which sentence is using a superlative adjective?

That was the steepest hill we climbed.

This hill is steeper than that one.

That was the steepest hill we climbed.

Which sentence is using a comparative adjective?

This story is more fun than the last one.

This is the most fun story today.

Which sentence is using a superlative adjective?

This is the worst cold I have had.

My cold feels worse today than yesterday.

This is the worst cold I have had.

Which sentence is using a comparative adjective?

This puzzle is trickier than the easy one.

That was the trickiest puzzle in class.

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UU.2 Identify comparative and superlative adjectives

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What are adjectives?

Adjectives are words that describe a noun. They tell more about how something looks, feels, sounds, or how many there are.

Examples:

The big dog barked.
I have a red apple.
She wore a happy smile.

Note

An adjective gives more details about a noun.

What are comparative adjectives?

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two people, places, animals, or things. Many comparative adjectives end in -er.

Examples:

This book is smaller than that book.
A cat is faster than a turtle.
My house is taller than yours.

Note

Use comparative adjectives when comparing only two things.

What are superlative adjectives?

Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more people, places, animals, or things. Many superlative adjectives end in -est.

Examples:

This is the smallest puppy.
She is the fastest runner.
That was the tallest building.

Note

Use superlative adjectives when comparing more than two things.

Special comparative and superlative adjectives

Some adjectives do not add -er or -est. These adjectives change in a special way.

Examples:

good → better → best
bad → worse → worst

Note

You need to remember how these adjectives change.

Using comparative and superlative adjectives in sentences

Choose the correct adjective form to clearly show how things are being compared.

Examples:

My pencil is longer than yours.
This puzzle is the hardest one.
Today is better than yesterday.

Note

Ask yourself: Am I comparing two things or more than two?

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Common Core alignment: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.F – Use frequently occurring adjectives.

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