Comparatives and Superlatives

Assignment 3.2 (Points: 24)

Instructions:

1. In this assignment, you will use the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and
adverbs to write about two or more objects, places, people or actions. Write a sentence
for each adjective or adverb from the table below in the following form:
a. The basic form of the word.
b. The comparative form of the word.
c. The superlative form of the word.
2. You may use the following examples as a guide. Notice the underlined and bold words in
each of the examples:
Ex: The weather is nice today. (basic)
The weather was nicer yesterday than it is today. (comparative)
Last week, we had the nicest weather. (superlative)

Adjective or Basic Form Comparative Superlative Form

Adverb (1pt. each) Form (1 pt. each) (1 pt. each)
Good good better Best

Bad bad worse Worst

Happy happy happier Happiest

Big big bigger Biggest

Clearly clearly clear Clearest

Expensive expensive more expensive most expensive

Quickly quickly quicker Quickest

Far far farther Farthest