Problem Overview:
The task is to convert the given adjectives into their
comparative and
superlative forms. The instructions state that adding
-er to an adjective creates the comparative form, and adding
-est creates the superlative form. However, some adjectives may require irregular forms or additional rules (e.g., dropping a vowel before adding the suffix).
Solution:
#### Step-by-Step Conversion:
1.
Long
-
Comparative: Longer
-
Superlative: Longest
2.
High
-
Comparative: Higher
-
Superlative: Highest
3.
Strong
-
Comparative: Stronger
-
Superlative: Strongest
4.
New
-
Comparative: Newer
-
Superlative: Newest
5.
Big
-
Comparative: Bigger
-
Superlative: Biggest
Final Answer:
\[
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\textbf{Adjective} & \textbf{Comparative} & \textbf{Superlative} \\
\hline
\text{1. long} & \text{longer} & \text{longest} \\
\hline
\text{2. high} & \text{higher} & \text{highest} \\
\hline
\text{3. strong} & \text{stronger} & \text{strongest} \\
\hline
\text{4. new} & \text{newer} & \text{newest} \\
\hline
\text{5. big} & \text{bigger} & \text{biggest} \\
\hline
\end{array}
\]
Explanation:
-
Comparative Form: Used to compare two things. For most adjectives, add
-er.
-
Superlative Form: Used to compare three or more things. For most adjectives, add
-est.
- Some adjectives follow irregular patterns (e.g., "good" becomes "better" and "best"), but in this case, all the given adjectives follow the regular rule of adding
-er and
-est.
Final Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\textbf{Adjective} & \textbf{Comparative} & \textbf{Superlative} \\
\hline
\text{1. long} & \text{longer} & \text{longest} \\
\hline
\text{2. high} & \text{higher} & \text{highest} \\
\hline
\text{3. strong} & \text{stronger} & \text{strongest} \\
\hline
\text{4. new} & \text{newer} & \text{newest} \\
\hline
\text{5. big} & \text{bigger} & \text{biggest} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of superlative and comparative adjectives worksheet.
