Comparative And Superlative Pretest Worksheet With Answers Page 4
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16if the adjective is one syllable you add ER to make comparisons and
EST to make superlatives
•Mary is taller than Max.
•Mary is the tallest of all the students.
•Max is older than John.
•Of the three students, Max is the oldest.
•My hair is longer than your hair.
•Max's story is the longest story I've ever heard.
If the adjective is two or more syllables you add MORE to make a comparison
and MOST to make a superlative
• This morning is more peaceful than yesterday morning.
• Max's house in the mountains is the most peaceful in the world.
• Max is more careful than Mike.
• Of all the taxi drivers, Jack is the most careful.
• Jill is more thoughtful than your sister.
• Mary is the most thoughtful person I've ever met.
One more rule..... if the two syllable word ends in "Y" you go back to
adding ER and EST
•John is happier today than he was yesterday.
•John is the happiest boy in the world.
•Max is angrier than Mary.
•Of all of John's victims, Max is the angriest.
•Mary is busier than Max.
•Mary is the busiest person I've ever met.
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