To find the correct comparative adjective for each word, we need to follow specific grammar rules based on how the word is spelled and how many syllables it has.
Step 1: Analyze the Rules
*
One-syllable words: Usually add
-er to the end (e.g., *fast* → *faster*).
*
Two-syllable words ending in -y: Change the
y to
i and add
-er (e.g., *happy* → *happier*).
*
Words with two or more syllables (that don't end in -y): Usually use
more before the word (e.g., *beautiful* → *more beautiful*).
*
Short words ending in a single vowel + consonant: Double the last letter and add
-er (e.g., *big* → *bigger*, *fat* → *fatter*).
Step 2: Solve Each Row
1.
angry: Ends in 'y'. Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er'.
* Correct:
angrier
2.
attractive: Has 3 syllables. Use "more".
* Correct:
more attractive
3.
serious: Has 3 syllables. Use "more". ("Seriouser" is incorrect).
* Correct:
more serious
4.
cheap: One syllable. Add "-er".
* Correct:
cheaper
5.
fat: One syllable, ends in vowel+consonant. Double the 't' and add "-er".
* Correct:
fatter
6.
wonderful: Has 3 syllables. Use "more".
* Correct:
more wonderful
7.
young: One syllable. Add "-er".
* Correct:
younger
8.
curly: Ends in 'y'. Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er'.
* Correct:
curlier
9.
crunchy: Ends in 'y'. Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er'.
* Correct:
crunchier
10.
dense: One syllable, ends in 'e'. Just add "-r".
* Correct:
denser
11.
deep: One syllable. Add "-er".
* Correct:
deeper
Final Answer:
Here are the correct comparative adjectives to circle for each row:
* angry:
angrier
* attractive:
more attractive
* serious:
more serious
* cheap:
cheaper
* fat:
fatter
* wonderful:
more wonderful
* young:
younger
* curly:
curlier
* crunchy:
crunchier
* dense:
denser
* deep:
deeper
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparisons worksheet.
