comparative adjectives

comparative adjectives

Comparative adjectives are special words that help us compare two things. They tell us which
thing has more or less of a certain quality. For example, we can say "This apple is bigger than that
apple" or "This book is more interesting than that book."

To make a comparative adjective, we usually add "-er" to the end of short words, like "big"
becomes "bigger." For longer words, we use the word "more" before the adjective, like
"interesting" becomes "more interesting." Some words have special rules, like "good" becomes
"better" and "bad" becomes "worse."

When we use a comparative adjective, we always need to compare two things. We use the word
"than" to show which thing we are comparing. For example, we could say "This cake is tastier than
that cake." We can also use comparative adjectives to compare things indirectly, without
mentioning the other thing. For example, we could say "This city is less crowded than other cities."

Comparative adjectives are helpful because they let us describe things in a more specific way.
They help us understand the differences between things and make our writing and speaking more
interesting.
 Reading Summary
● Comparative adjectives help us compare two things by telling us which one has more or less
of a quality.
● We use '-er' for short words and 'more' for longer words to make comparative adjectives, but
some words have special rules.
● Comparative adjectives help us describe things in a more specific way and make our writing
and speaking more interesting.

Vocabulary

Term Definition Example Sentence

comparative A comparative adjective is a word that The blue car is faster than the red car.
(adjective) helps us compare two things. It tells us
which thing has more or less of a certain
quality.

quality A quality is a characteristic or feature of The quality of the food was excellent.
(noun) something. It can be something good,
bad, or neutral.

indirectly Indirectly means not directly or in a The teacher indirectly hinted that we
(adverb) roundabout way. should study harder.

specific Specific means clearly defined or The instructions were very specific.
(adjective) particular.

differences Differences are the ways in which things There are many differences between the
(noun) are not the same. two books.

Multiple Choice Questions

Question #1 Question #2 Question #3

What do we use to show What is the purpose of How do we make comparative
which thing we are comparing comparative adjectives? adjectives for longer words?
when using a comparative
adjective?
A. The word 'than' A. To describe things in a more A. Add '-er' to the end of the
specific way word
B. The word 'more'
B. To make writing and B. Use the word 'more' before
C. The word 'less'
speaking more interesting the adjective
D. The word 'bigger'
C. Both A and B C. Use the word 'less' before
the adjective
D. To make things sound more
exciting D. Add '-est' to the end of the
word

Short Answer Questions

Question #1 What are two examples of comparative adjectives used in the text?

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Question #2 What are the two ways we can use comparative adjectives to compare things?

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What are the special rules for making comparative adjectives for the words
Question #3 "good" and "bad"?

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Open Ended Questions

Think about a time when you compared two things. What were you comparing?
Question #1 How did you decide which one was better or different? How did this comparison
make you feel?

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The text explains that comparative adjectives help us understand the differences
between things. Think about a time when you learned something new by
Question #2 comparing two things. What did you learn? How did the comparison help you
understand?

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The text says that comparative adjectives make our writing and speaking more
interesting. How can you use comparative adjectives to make your own writing
Question #3 and speaking more interesting? Give an example of how you would use a
comparative adjective in your own writing or speech.

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