Comparative and superlative adjectives (3)

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Here is a rule you need to know about comparative and

superlative adjectives:

If a one-syllable adjective ends with a single consonant with a vowel before it, double
the consonant and add ‘er’ or ‘est’.
Fill in the chart below using this rule to help you.

Adjective Comparative Superlative

big bigger
thin
fat
red
hot
wet

Write sentences using each of these

adjectives:

5. thinner: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. hottest: …………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. sadder: …………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8. biggest:………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Here is another rule which sounds complicated

but is really quite easy.

With most two syllable adjectives (or more) you don’t add er or est, but use more and
most.
Fill in the missing adjectives in this chart:

Adjective Comparative Superlative

difficult more difficult most difficult
exciting
beautiful
generous
attractive

Use the comparative or superlative adjectives above

to complete the sentences correctly.

1. The maths test was the …………………………………………………….. Jan had ever done.

2. The roses in the garden were ………………………………..………………………… than the sweet peas.

3. Sam thought that watching rugby was ……………………………………………….than watching football.

Write sentences for each of these adjectivess:

5. more generous: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. most attractive: ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. most exciting: ………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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With most two syllable adjectives (or more) you don’t add
er or est, but use more and most.
Fill in the missing adjectives in this chart:

Adjective Comparative Superlative

thoughtful more thoughtful most thoughtful
intelligent
honest
dangerous
graceful

Use the comparative or superlative adjectives above

to complete the sentences correctly.

1. The ballerina was the ……………………………………………………………. dancer that Olivia had ever seen.

2. Donna thinks that cats are ………………………………..………………………… than dogs.

3. Rock climbing was the …………………………………………………………………… sport Jack had ever done.

Write sentences for each of these words:

5. most honest: ……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. most attractive: ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. more dangerous: ……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8. most intelligent: ……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Remember, with most two syllable adjectives (or more)

you don’t add er or est, but use more and most.
Fill in the missing adjectives in this chart:

Adjective Comparative Superlative

stupid more stupid most stupid
irritating
enjoyable
powerful
careful

Use the comparative or superlative adjectives above

to complete the sentences correctly.

1. The scratching was the ……………………………………………………………………. sound Harry had ever heard.

2. The Renault car was ………………………………..………………………… than the Peugeot.

3. The trip to Venice was Lara’s …………………………………………………………………… trip abroad.

Write sentences for each of these words:

5. most stupid: ……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. more careful: ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. more enjoyable: ……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8. most powerful: ……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Answers
Page 1
big – bigger – biggest
thin – thinner – thinnest
fat – fatter – fattest
red – redder – reddest
hot – hotter – hottest
wet – wetter – wettest

Page 2
difficult – more difficult – most difficult
exciting – more exciting – most exciting
beautiful – more beautiful – most beautiful
generous – more generous – most generous
attractive – more attractive – most attractive
1. The maths test was the most difficult Jan had ever done.
2. The roses in the garden were more beautiful than the sweet peas. (more attractive also possible)
3. Sam thought that watching rugby was more exciting than watching football.

Page 3
thoughtful – more thoughtful – most thoughtful
intelligent – more intelligent – most intelligent
honest – more honest – most honest
dangerous – more dangerous – most dangerous
graceful – more graceful – most graceful
1. The ballerina was the most graceful dancer that Olivia had ever seen.
2. Donna thinks that cats are more intelligent than dogs. (more dangerous also possible)
3. Rock climbing was the most dangerous sport Jack had ever done.

Page 4
stupid – more stupid – most stupid
irritating – more irritating – most irritating
enjoyable – more enjoyable – most enjoyable
powerful – more powerful – most powerful
careful – more careful – most careful
1. The scratching was the most irritating sound Harry had ever heard.
2. The Renault car was more powerful than the Peugeot.
3. The trip to Venice was Lara’s most enjoyable trip abroad.

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