COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES

How are comparative adjectives formed?

• By adding 'ing' to adjectives
• By adding 'est' to adjectives or the words 'most' or 'least'
• By adding 'er' to adjectives or the words 'more' or 'less'
• By adding 'ly' to adjectives

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What is the purpose of comparatives?

• To show change or compare one person or thing with another
• To describe a single person or thing
• To list multiple options
• To provide examples

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CCSS.RI.1.1

When are comparatives used?

• To provide examples
• To describe a single person or thing
• To compare more than two people or things
• To compare two nouns

How are superlative adjectives formed?

• By adding 'ing' to adjectives
• By adding 'ly' to adjectives
• By adding 'est' to adjectives or the words 'most' or 'least'
• By adding 'er' to adjectives or the words 'more' or 'less'

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CCSS.L.1.4B

When are superlatives used?

• To provide examples
• To compare two people or things
• To describe a single person or thing
• To compare more than two people or things

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CCSS.L.1.1F

What word is used before a superlative adjective?

• A
• An
• The
• No article needed

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CCSS.L.1.1H

Can irregular adjectives be used to form comparatives and superlatives?

• No, they are not suitable for comparisons
• Yes, they follow the regular 'er' and 'est' pattern
• No, they cannot be used in comparisons
• Yes, they have unique comparative and superlative forms

What are irregular adjectives in comparatives and superlatives?

• Adjectives that are not used in comparisons
• Adjectives that are always spelled the same way
• Adjectives that have unique comparative and superlative forms
• Adjectives that are formed by adding 'er' or 'est'

What spelling rule applies when forming comparatives and superlatives with adjectives ending in 'y'?

• Keep the 'y' unchanged when adding 'er' and 'est'
• Change 'y' to 'i' before adding 'er' and 'est'
• Double the 'y' before adding 'er' and 'est'
• Remove the 'y' before adding 'er' and 'est'

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CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.L.1.2D

What rule applies to using comparatives and superlatives with adjectives of different syllable counts?

• Specific rules dictate the use of 'er' and 'est' or 'more' and 'most'
• Only one-syllable adjectives can be used in comparisons
• There are no rules for using comparatives and superlatives with different syllable counts
• All adjectives follow the same pattern regardless of syllable count