English Language Arts
Grade 6
15 min
Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives
Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify comparative and superlative adjectives in sentences.
Correctly form comparative and superlative adjectives for one- and two-syllable words.
Correctly form comparative and superlative adjectives for multi-syllable words.
Recognize and correct common usage errors, such as double comparatives and superlatives.
Apply the correct irregular forms of comparative and superlative adjectives.
Edit their own and others' writing for accurate use of comparative and superlative adjectives.
Have you ever heard someone say, 'This is the *most best* movie ever!' or 'My dog is *more faster* than yours!'? 🤔 While you probably understood what they meant, those phrases aren't quite right!
In this lesson, we'll dive into the exciti...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
AdjectiveA word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. It tells us more about a person, place, thing, or idea.The *tall* building, a *happy* student, the *red* apple.
Comparative AdjectiveAn adjective used to compare *two* nouns or pronouns. It shows which of the two has more of a certain quality.My cat is *smaller* than your dog. (compares two animals)
Superlative AdjectiveAn adjective used to compare *three or more* nouns or pronouns. It shows which one has the most of a certain quality.She is the *tallest* student in the class. (compares one student to all others)
One-Syllable AdjectivesAdjectives that have only one sound when spoken. They typically form comparatives by adding '-er' and superlatives by adding '-est'.Fast -> *faster* -...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Rule 1: One-Syllable Adjectives
Add '-er' to form the comparative and '-est' to form the superlative. (If the adjective ends in 'e', just add 'r' or 'st'. If it ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant, double the final consonant before adding -er/-est.)
Use this rule when comparing two items (comparative) or three or more items (superlative) with short, one-syllable adjectives like 'big', 'cold', 'nice', 'hot'.
Rule 2: Two-Syllable Adjectives Ending in '-y'
Change the 'y' to 'i' and then add '-er' for the comparative and '-est' for the superlative.
This rule applies to adjectives like 'happy', 'easy', 'funny', &...
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Challenging
A student is writing an argumentative essay to prove that Jupiter is the most impressive planet. Which revision best corrects the error in this sentence? 'Jupiter is impressive, but Saturn is even more impressiver with its rings.'
A.Jupiter is impressive, but Saturn is even most impressive with its rings.
B.Jupiter is impressive, but Saturn is even impressivest with its rings.
C.Jupiter is impressive, but Saturn is even more impressive with its rings.
D.Jupiter is impressive, but Saturn is the most impressive with its rings.
Challenging
To support the claim that modern video games are superior to older ones, which sentence makes the most effective and grammatically correct comparison?
A.Today's games have better graphics than the games of the past.
B.Today's games have more good graphics than the games of the past.
C.Today's games have the best graphics than the games of the past.
D.Today's games have gooder graphics than the games of the past.
Challenging
Analyze the following sentence: 'Of all the characters in the novel, the quiet and observant narrator was arguably the more relatable.' What is the most precise error in this sentence?
A.The sentence compares three or more characters but incorrectly uses the comparative form 'more relatable'.
B.The adjective 'relatable' cannot be made comparative or superlative.
C.The sentence should use 'relatabler' instead of 'more relatable'.
D.There is no error in the sentence.
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