Sure! Let’s solve this “Comparative Adjectives” worksheet step by step.
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📌 What is a Comparative Adjective?
A comparative adjective is used to compare two things. It usually ends in
“-er” (for short adjectives) or uses
“more” before the adjective (for longer adjectives). For example:
- *clear → clearer*
- *beautiful → more beautiful*
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📌 What is an Opposite?
The opposite (or antonym) of an adjective is a word that means the *reverse* or *contrary*. For example:
- *clear → unclear* or *blurry*
- *clever → foolish*
We’ll use common, simple opposites suitable for elementary/intermediate learners.
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✔ Here’s the completed worksheet:
| # | Adjective | Comparative Form | Opposite |
|----|-----------|------------------|-----------------|
| 1 | clear | clearer | blurry / unclear |
| 2 | clever | cleverer / more clever | foolish / silly |
| 3 | firm | firmer | soft |
| 4 | messy | messier | neat / tidy |
| 5 | mild | milder | harsh / strong |
| 6 | deep | deeper | shallow |
| 7 | dense | denser | sparse / thin |
| 8 | smart | smarter | dumb / foolish |
| 9 | smoky | smokier | clear / smokeless |
| 10 | sweet | sweeter | sour / bitter |
| 11 | warm | warmer | cold |
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## 🧠 Notes & Explanations:
1.
Clear → clearer / blurry
- Add “-er” for comparative.
- Opposite: something not clear = blurry or unclear.
2.
Clever → cleverer or more clever
- Both are acceptable, but “cleverer” is more common in British English; “more clever” is often used in American English.
3.
Firm → firmer
- Simple rule: add “-er”.
4.
Messy → messier
- Double the ‘s’? No — just add “-ier” because it ends in “y” after a consonant.
5.
Mild → milder
- Mild means gentle; opposite is harsh or strong (e.g., mild flavor vs. strong flavor).
6.
Deep → deeper
- Very straightforward.
7.
Dense → denser
- “Denser” is correct. Opposite: sparse (for population, material) or thin (for liquids or fabric).
8.
Smart → smarter
- Smart = intelligent → smarter. Opposite: dumb or foolish.
9.
Smoky → smokier
- Add “-ier”. Opposite: clear (as in clear air) or smokeless.
10.
Sweet → sweeter
- Common food adjective. Opposite: sour (like lemon) or bitter (like coffee).
11.
Warm → warmer
- Temperature word. Opposite: cold.
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✔ Final Tip: Always check if the adjective ends in “y” — if so, change “y” to “i” and add “-er” (e.g., messy → messier). If it’s longer than one syllable (like “beautiful”), use “more”, but most on this list are 1–2 syllables and take “-er”.
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Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these words! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing adjectives worksheet.
