Inflectional Ending -Est

Which word correctly uses the -est ending to show the most extreme comparison?

• more tall

• tallest

• taller

• most taller

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

In the sentence "She is the _ girl in class," which word fits best?

• smart

• smarter

• smartest

• most smart

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Which word is spelled incorrectly when adding -est?

• biggest

• stronggest

• longest

• fastest

What happens to the word 'happy' when adding -est?

• happyest

• happest

• happiest

• most happy

Which word shows the correct spelling when adding -est to a word ending in 'y'?

• dryest

• laziest

• toyest

• grayest

In "The _ mountain in the world is Mount Everest," which word fits best?

• high

• higher

• most high

• highest

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

7. What happens to the final 'e' in 'brave' when adding -est?

• The 'e' stays: braveest

• The 'e' is dropped: bravest

• Add 'est' without changes: braveest

• Use 'most' instead: most brave

Which sentence uses -est correctly?

• This is the more prettiest flower.

• He is the fastest runner on the team.

• She is the most smallest child.

• That is the more nicest dress.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

9. When adding -est to 'big', what happens to the final consonant?

• Nothing changes: bigest

• Double the consonant: biggest

• Add 'most': most big

• Add 'er': bigger

Which word does NOT need -est to show the most extreme comparison?

• perfect

• short

• tall

• small

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F