Let’s go step by step to solve each sentence using the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.
Remember:
- Use
comparative (add *-er* or use *more*) when comparing
two things.
- Use
superlative (add *-est* or use *most*) when comparing
three or more things, or when saying something is “the most” of its kind.
Also, some adjectives change spelling slightly (like *easy → easier*, *cute → cuter*), and some are irregular (but none here).
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1. Who has the (easy) job in our family?
→ We’re talking about “in our family” — that means we’re comparing jobs among multiple people (at least 3+). So we need the
superlative.
“Easy” becomes “easiest”.
✔ Answer: Who has the easiest job in our family?
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2. Do you think a screwdriver is (useful) than a hammer?
→ Comparing two tools: screwdriver vs. hammer → so we need
comparative.
“Useful” is a longer word — we don’t say “usefuller”, we say “more useful”.
✔ Answer: Do you think a screwdriver is more useful than a hammer?
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3. My dog is (cute) than yours.
→ Comparing two dogs: mine vs. yours →
comparative.
“Cute” ends with ‘e’, so just add ‘r’ → “cuter”.
✔ Answer: My dog is cuter than yours.
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4. I had the (wonderful) time with you today.
→ The phrase “the ___ time” suggests this was the best time ever — implying comparison to all other times →
superlative.
“Wonderful” is long → use “most wonderful”.
✔ Answer: I had the most wonderful time with you today.
*(Note: Some might argue “wonderfulest” isn’t standard — yes, it’s not! We always use “most wonderful” for superlative.)*
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5. He is the (old) person in his family.
→ “In his family” = comparing him to others in the group → likely 3+ people →
superlative.
“Old” → add “-est” → “oldest”.
✔ Answer: He is the oldest person in his family.
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Final Answer:
1. Who has the easiest job in our family?
2. Do you think a screwdriver is more useful than a hammer?
3. My dog is cuter than yours.
4. I had the most wonderful time with you today.
5. He is the oldest person in his family.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparative and superlative adjectives worksheet pdf.
