The task in the image involves completing a worksheet on
Comparatives and Superlatives for a list of adjectives. The goal is to fill in the comparative and superlative forms of each adjective provided. Below is a detailed explanation of how to solve this problem, along with the completed answers.
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Understanding Comparatives and Superlatives
1.
Adjective: A word that describes a noun.
2.
Comparative Form: Used to compare two things. It typically ends in
-er or uses the word
more/less.
3.
Superlative Form: Used to compare three or more things. It typically ends in
-est or uses the word
most/least.
Steps to Solve
1. Identify the adjective in each row.
2. Write its comparative form (e.g., "tall" → "taller").
3. Write its superlative form (e.g., "tall" → "tallest").
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Completed Worksheet
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Page 1:
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| happy | happier | happiest |
| late | later | latest |
| cold | colder | coldest |
| bright | brighter | brightest |
| small | smaller | smallest |
| warm | warmer | warmest |
| strong | stronger | strongest |
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Page 2:
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| brave | braver | bravest |
| loud | louder | loudest |
| light | lighter | lightest |
| poor | poorer | poorest |
| clever | cleverer | cleverest |
| fast | faster | fastest |
| young | younger | youngest |
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Page 3:
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| brave | braver | bravest |
| loud | louder | loudest |
| light | lighter | lightest |
| poor | poorer | poorest |
| clever | cleverer | cleverest |
| fast | faster | fastest |
| young | younger | youngest |
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Explanation of Specific Forms
1.
Regular Adjectives:
- Add
-er for comparative and
-est for superlative.
- Example: "happy" → "happier" → "happiest".
2.
Irregular Adjectives:
- Some adjectives have irregular forms.
- Example: "good" → "better" → "best".
3.
Adjectives Ending in Consonant + Y:
- Change
-y to
-i before adding
-er/-est.
- Example: "brave" → "braver" → "bravest".
4.
Adjectives with Two Syllables:
- Use
more/less for comparative and
most/least for superlative.
- Example: "clever" → "more clever" → "most clever".
5.
Adjectives with Three or More Syllables:
- Always use
more/less for comparative and
most/least for superlative.
- Example: "beautiful" → "more beautiful" → "most beautiful".
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Final Answer
The completed worksheet is shown above. Each row now contains the correct comparative and superlative forms of the given adjectives.
Boxed Final Answer:
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\text{See the completed tables above.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of superlative and comparative adjectives worksheet.
