Identify comparative and superlative adjectives
key notes :
πβ¨Comparative & Superlative Adjectives β¨π
| π’ What are Adjectives? |
π Adjectives are describing words that tell us more about a noun (person, place, thing).
Example: πΆ A big dog, π A red apple
| π’ π‘ Comparative Adjectives (Comparing TWO things π©βππ©) |
- Used to compare two nouns.
- Usually add -er or use more.
β Examples:
- The dog is bigger πΆ than the cat π±.
- This book π is longer than that one π.
- She is more beautiful π§ than her sister.
β¨ Clue: Look for -er or “more”.
| π’ π‘π΄ Superlative Adjectives (Comparing THREE or more things π©βππ©βππ©) |
- Used to compare three or more nouns.
- Usually add -est or use most.
β Examples:
- The elephant π is the biggest animal.
- This is the longest rope. πͺ’
- She is the most beautiful girl in the class π§πΈ.
β¨ Clue: Look for -est or “most”.
| πΌοΈ Picture Examples |
1οΈβ£ π Apple β π Orange
- The orange is bigger than the apple. (Comparative)
- The watermelon π is the biggest of all. (Superlative)
2οΈβ£ π Cars
- The red car π is faster than the blue car π.
- The yellow car π is the fastest of all.
| π Quick Tips π |
- Comparative = 2 things (add -er or use more)
- Superlative = 3+ things (add -est or use most)
- Always remember:
π er β 2οΈβ£ things
π est β 3οΈβ£ or more things
Let’s practice!ποΈ

