Let’s go step by step to fill in the comparative and superlative forms for each adjective.
We need to remember the rules:
- For short adjectives (1 or 2 syllables), we usually add
-er for comparative and
-est for superlative.
- If the word ends in “y”, change the “y” to “i” before adding -er or -est.
- Some words are irregular — like “little” → “less” / “least”.
Now let’s do each one:
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happy
→ Ends in “y”, so change y to i:
Comparative: happier
Superlative: happiest
sweet
→ Short word, just add -er and -est:
Comparative: sweeter
Superlative: sweetest
famous
→ Longer word (3 syllables), so use “more” and “most”:
Comparative: more famous
Superlative: most famous
little
→ Irregular! Not “littler” or “littlest” in standard grammar for size/amount.
Comparative: less
Superlative: least
*(Note: Sometimes “littler/littlest” is used informally for physical size, but in school grammar, “less/least” is correct for amount or degree.)*
bright
→ Short word, add -er and -est:
Comparative: brighter
Superlative: brightest
fancy
→ Ends in “y”, change to “i”:
Comparative: fancier
Superlative: fanciest
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Final Answer:
| Adjectives | Comparative | Superlative |
|------------|------------------|------------------|
| happy | happier | happiest |
| sweet | sweeter | sweetest |
| famous | more famous | most famous |
| little | less | least |
| bright | brighter | brightest |
| fancy | fancier | fanciest |
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grade 5 grammar worksheet.