To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the correct forms of adjectives. The task involves using
comparative and
superlative adjectives. Here's a breakdown of each sentence:
1. The ________ animal ever was a clam which lived to be 507 years old.
- This is asking for the superlative form because it refers to "the" (indicating the highest degree).
- The adjective should describe something about the clam's longevity.
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Answer: longest
2. You are ________ than I am.
- This is asking for the comparative form because it uses "than."
- The context suggests a comparison between two people.
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Answer: taller (or any other appropriate comparative adjective, e.g., smarter, faster)
3. Sue has the ________ handwriting in the class.
- This is asking for the superlative form because it refers to "the" (indicating the highest degree).
- The adjective should describe Sue's handwriting.
-
Answer: neatest
4. Ben’s soup was ________ than Steve’s.
- This is asking for the comparative form because it uses "than."
- The context suggests a comparison between two soups.
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Answer: tastier (or any other appropriate comparative adjective, e.g., hotter, spicier)
5. Neptune is the ________ planet in our solar system.
- This is asking for the superlative form because it refers to "the" (indicating the highest degree).
- The adjective should describe Neptune's characteristic.
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Answer: farthest (from the Sun)
6. Baby bear is ________ than Papa bear.
- This is asking for the comparative form because it uses "than."
- The context suggests a comparison between two bears.
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Answer: smaller
7. Peter is the ________ boy in the group.
- This is asking for the superlative form because it refers to "the" (indicating the highest degree).
- The adjective should describe Peter's characteristic.
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Answer: tallest (or any other appropriate superlative adjective, e.g., smartest, strongest)
8. My mom’s cooking is ________ than my aunt’s.
- This is asking for the comparative form because it uses "than."
- The context suggests a comparison between two types of cooking.
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Answer: better
9. The giraffe is the ________ animal in the world, and has the ________ neck.
- The first blank asks for the superlative form because it refers to "the" (indicating the highest degree).
- The second blank also asks for the superlative form for the same reason.
- The adjectives should describe the giraffe's characteristics.
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Answer: tallest, longest
10. It is ________ to eat grapes than candy.
- This is asking for the comparative form because it uses "than."
- The context suggests a comparison between eating grapes and eating candy.
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Answer: healthier
Final Answers:
1.
longest
2.
taller
3.
neatest
4.
tastier
5.
farthest
6.
smaller
7.
tallest
8.
better
9.
tallest, longest
10.
healthier
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. longest, 2. taller, 3. neatest, 4. tastier, 5. farthest, 6. smaller, 7. tallest, 8. better, 9. tallest, longest, 10. healthier}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of superlative and comparative adjectives worksheet.
