Spell adjectives that compare

Learning Objectives Identify the base form of an adjective. Correctly spell comparative adjectives by adding the suffix -er. Correctly spell superlative adjectives by adding the suffix -est. Apply the spelling rule for adjectives ending in 'e' (e.g., large, larger, largest). Apply the spelling rule for adjectives ending in 'y' (e.g., happy, happier, happiest). Apply the spelling rule for short vowel adjectives ending in a consonant (e.g., big, bigger, biggest). Use correctly spelled comparative and superlative adjectives in their own sentences. Is a ladybug small? Is an ant smaller? Is a flea the smallest of all? 🐞🐜 Let's learn how to spell the words we use to compare things! In this lesson, you will become an expert at spelling adjectives that...

TermDefinitionExample AdjectiveA word that describes a person, place, or thing (a noun).The *red* ball. 'Red' is the adjective describing the ball. Base AdjectiveThe simple, original form of an adjective before any endings are added.The word *fast* is a base adjective. Comparative AdjectiveAn adjective used to compare TWO nouns. It often ends in -er.A cheetah is *faster* than a lion. We are comparing two animals. Superlative AdjectiveAn adjective used to compare THREE OR MORE nouns. It often ends in -est and tells you which one is 'the most'.The cheetah is the *fastest* animal on land. We are comparing it to all other land animals. SuffixA letter or group of letters added to the end of a word.The endings -er and -est are suffixes.

The 'Drop the e' Rule If the base adjective ends in 'e', drop the 'e' before adding -er or -est. Use this for words like 'large' or 'brave'. You don't want to have a double 'e' like 'largeer', so you drop the first one. For example: large -> larg -> larger, largest. The 'Change y to i' Rule If the base adjective ends in a 'y', change the 'y' to an 'i' before adding -er or -est. Use this for words like 'happy' or 'silly'. The 'y' gets switched for an 'i' to make the new word easier to read. For example: happy -> happi -> happier, happiest. The 'Double the Consonant' Rule For short adjectives with...