Superlative & ComparativeSuperlative & ComparativeAdjectives and AdverbsAdjectives and Adverbs

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AdjectiveAdjective

• A word that modifies (describes) a noun! Example:

1. The talltall man was late for work. 2. The beautiful woman was shopping. 3. The hungry bear was growling.

AdverbAdverb

• A word that modifies (describes) a verb. States how something is done.

Example: 1. The man was running quicklyquickly up the

street. 2. The dog barked loudly at the mail

man. 3. The woman rapidly left the store.

SyllablesSyllables• Part of the word containing vowel sounds.

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1ST Syllable 2nd Syllable

Syllable ExamplesSyllable Examples

1. One-syllable adjective or adverbFast, Big, Cheap, Long

2. Two-syllable adjective or adverbHappypy, Crazyzy, Dirtyty

3. Three-syllable adjective or adverbImporportanttant, Wonderderfulful

Comparative Adjective or AdverbComparative Adjective or Adverb

One Syllable Add –er to the adjective or adverb Ex. Tall – Taller

Two Syllables Add –er or the word “more” to the adj. or adv. Ex. Easy – Easierer Cheerful- MoreMore Cheerful

Three Syllables

Add “more” to the adj. or adv. Ex. Powerful- ““more” more” powerful

Superlative Adjective or AdverbSuperlative Adjective or Adverb

One Syllable Add –est to the adjective or adverb Ex. Tall – Tallest

Two Syllables Add –est or the word “most” to the adj. or adv. Ex. Easy – Easiestest Cheerful- MostMost Cheerful

Three Syllables

Add “most” to the adj. or adv. Ex. Powerful- ““most” most” powerful

PRACTICE!!! Compare the two!PRACTICE!!! Compare the two!

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