The task is to write the comparative and superlative forms of the given nominative adjectives. Here's how to solve it:
Rules for Forming Comparatives and Superlatives:
1.
For most one-syllable adjectives:
- Add
-er for the comparative form.
- Add
-est for the superlative form.
2.
For adjectives ending in a consonant + y
:
- Change
-y to
-i and add
-er for the comparative form.
- Change
-y to
-i and add
-est for the superlative form.
3.
For some two-syllable adjectives (especially those ending in -y
, -le
, or -er
):
- Add
-er for the comparative form.
- Add
-est for the superlative form.
4.
For most two-syllable adjectives and all multi-syllable adjectives:
- Use
more for the comparative form.
- Use
most for the superlative form.
Solution:
Let's fill in the table step by step:
| Nominative | Comparative | Superlative |
|------------|-------------------|--------------------|
| big | bigger | biggest |
| hot | hotter | hottest |
| long | longer | longest |
| thin | thinner | thinnest |
| tall | taller | tallest |
| easy | easier | easiest |
| short | shorter | shortest |
Explanation:
1.
Hot:
- Comparative: "hotter" (add
-er).
- Superlative: "hottest" (add
-est).
2.
Long:
- Comparative: "longer" (add
-er).
- Superlative: "longest" (add
-est).
3.
Thin:
- Comparative: "thinner" (change
-y to
-i and add
-er).
- Superlative: "thinnest" (change
-y to
-i and add
-est).
4.
Tall:
- Comparative: "taller" (add
-er).
- Superlative: "tallest" (add
-est).
5.
Easy:
- Comparative: "easier" (add
-er).
- Superlative: "easiest" (add
-est).
6.
Short:
- Comparative: "shorter" (add
-er).
- Superlative: "shortest" (add
-est).
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Nominative} & \text{Comparative} & \text{Superlative} \\
\hline
\text{big} & \text{bigger} & \text{biggest} \\
\hline
\text{hot} & \text{hotter} & \text{hottest} \\
\hline
\text{long} & \text{longer} & \text{longest} \\
\hline
\text{thin} & \text{thinner} & \text{thinnest} \\
\hline
\text{tall} & \text{taller} & \text{tallest} \\
\hline
\text{easy} & \text{easier} & \text{easiest} \\
\hline
\text{short} & \text{shorter} & \text{shortest} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparative superlative worksheet.
