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Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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A chart of -er and -est, more and most, and irregular forms, plus practice forming and using comparisons, with answer keys.

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Comparative and superlative chart

-er and more compare two, -est and most compare three or more, with the spelling rules and the irregular words.

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    Comparative and superlative adjectives

    Forming comparative and superlative adjectives with -er, -est, more, most, and irregular forms

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Forming comparatives and superlatives

Write both forms, handle spelling changes, choose more or -er, and use good, better, and best.

Comparing in sentences

Choose the right form, fix mistakes, compare with adverbs, and write comparisons.

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About these comparative and superlative adjectives worksheets

Comparative adjectives compare two things, usually with -er or more: "A cheetah is faster than a horse." Superlative adjectives compare three or more, usually with -est or most: "Jupiter is the largest planet." Short adjectives add -er and -est; longer ones use more and most (more careful, most beautiful).

Spelling changes matter: double the last consonant after a short vowel (big, bigger, biggest), change y to i (happy, happier, happiest), and drop a silent e (nice, nicer, nicest). A few are irregular: good, better, best; bad, worse, worst; many, more, most. Third graders also compare with adverbs: faster, more carefully.

These comparative and superlative adjectives worksheets start with a chart, then practice writing both forms, spelling changes, choosing more or -er, good, better, and best, choosing the right form in a sentence, fixing mistakes, comparing with adverbs, and writing comparisons. Every page with right answers has an answer key.

Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.GForm and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.2.EUse conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).

How to use them

  1. Start with the chart and compare three objects in the room by size.
  2. Do the write the forms and spelling changes pages next.
  3. Use the choose and fix pages: count how many things are compared.
  4. Finish by writing comparisons.

Teaching tips

  • Count the things being compared: two means -er or more; three or more means -est or most.
  • Never use both: say "bigger", not "more bigger".
  • Than usually follows a comparative: taller than.
  • The usually comes before a superlative: the tallest.

Questions teachers and parents ask

What is the difference between comparative and superlative adjectives?

A comparative compares two things (taller). A superlative compares three or more (tallest).

When do you use more and most?

With most adjectives of two or more syllables: more careful, most beautiful. Short adjectives add -er and -est.

Do the worksheets have answer keys?

Yes. Every page with right answers has an answer key on page 2. Written answers show an example.