Comparatives

An adjective is a describing word.

When we compare two nouns we use a comparative
adjective.

An example of this is the use of the endings: -er -est.

If you look at these sentences, we are using comparative
adjectives to describe size.
A pony is small.
A cat is smaller.
A mouse is smallest.

Task One
Copy and complete this chart. Be careful with 12 and 13.
Adjective Comparative Comparative
1. small Smaller Smallest
2. wise
3. big
4. happy
5. strong
6. kind
7. large
8. wet
9. funny
10. bright
11. pretty
12. bad
13. good

Extension
Choose 8 of the adjectives and write 3 sentences for each
showing the comparisons. (Like the example at the top of the
sheet with the pony, cat and mouse. Try and make your
sentences more exciting than mine!)