Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
We are given a list of adjectives. For each adjective, we need to:
1. Write the
comparative form.
2. Write the
opposite (antonym) of the comparative adjective.
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Step-by-step Explanation:
#### 1.
Comparative Form Rules:
- For
short adjectives (usually one syllable), add
-er (e.g., *fast → faster*).
- For
longer adjectives (two or more syllables), use
more + adjective (e.g., *interesting → more interesting*).
- Some irregular adjectives have special comparative forms (e.g., *good → better*, *bad → worse*).
#### 2.
Opposite (Antonym):
We find the word that means the opposite of the
comparative form.
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Now, let’s fill in the table:
| Adjective | Comparative Form | Opposite |
|----------|------------------|---------|
| new | newer | older |
| fat | fatter | thinner |
| warm | warmer | colder |
| sad | sadder | happier |
| lovely | lovelier | ugly |
| good | better | worse |
| big | bigger | smaller |
| polite | more polite | rude |
| easy | easier | harder |
| exciting | more exciting | boring |
| bad | worse | better |
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Final Answer Table:
| Adjective | Comparative Form | Opposite |
|----------|------------------|---------|
| new | newer | older |
| fat | fatter | thinner |
| warm | warmer | colder |
| sad | sadder | happier |
| lovely | lovelier | ugly |
| good | better | worse |
| big | bigger | smaller |
| polite | more polite | rude |
| easy | easier | harder |
| exciting | more exciting | boring |
| bad | worse | better |
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Notes:
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"Newer" vs "older": "Older" is the opposite of "newer".
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"Fatter" vs "thinner": "Thinner" is the opposite of "fatter".
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"Warmer" vs "colder": "Colder" is the opposite of "warmer".
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"Sadder" vs "happier": "Happier" is the opposite of "sadder".
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"Lovelier" vs "ugly": "Ugly" is the opposite of "lovely", so it applies to the base adjective.
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"Good" → "better" → "worse": Irregular; "worse" is the opposite of "better".
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"Big" → "bigger" → "smaller": "Smaller" is the opposite.
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"Polite" → "more polite" → "rude": "Rude" is the opposite of "polite".
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"Easy" → "easier" → "harder": "Harder" is the opposite.
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"Exciting" → "more exciting" → "boring": "Boring" is the opposite.
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"Bad" → "worse" → "better": "Better" is the opposite of "worse".
✔ All entries are correct and follow grammar rules.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparative adjective worksheet.
