-Er or -Est & Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate when added to an adjective?

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The suffix '-er' is used to compare two things, showing that one has more of a quality than the other.

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What does the suffix '-est' indicate when added to an adjective?

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The suffix '-est' is used to show that something has the most of a quality when compared to three or more things.

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Give an example of an adjective with '-er'.

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Taller is an example of an adjective with '-er', comparing height between two objects.

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Give an example of an adjective with '-est'.

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Tallest is an example of an adjective with '-est', indicating the highest height among three or more objects.

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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The comparative form of 'big' is 'bigger'.

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What is the superlative form of 'sweet'?

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The superlative form of 'sweet' is 'sweetest'.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The blue car is fast.'

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The adjective is 'blue', describing the car.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'This is the best pizza ever.'

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The adjective is 'best', indicating the highest quality of pizza.

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What is the comparative form of 'small'?

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The comparative form of 'small' is 'smaller'.