TOPIC 2: Adjectives/ Comparative and Superlative
UNIT 2
ENGLISH ESSENTIALS
ADJECTIVES
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns, providing more detail about them. EXAMPLE:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
They are used to compare two people, objects, places, ideas and more.
EXAMPLES
Taller
Longer
Smarter
less difficult
more beautiful
RULES
1. One-Syllable: Add -er to the end of the adjective
cheaper
2. Two-Syllable ending in -y: Change -y to -ier.
scaryier
3. Two-Syllable Adjectives Not Ending in -y and three or more syllables: Use "more" or “less” before the adjective
more expensive less dangerous
Structure for creating sentences
1. One-Syllable: Add -er to the end of the adjective
Subject/ verb/ adj+ er/ more/ less+ complement
2. Two-Syllable ending in -y: Change -y to -ier.
I am shorter than Tom.
The apple is bigger than the strawberry.
SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES
They are used to describe the extreme or highest degree of a quality among three or more nouns.
EXAMPLES
tallest
longest
smartest
least difficult
most beautiful
RULES
1. One-Syllable: Add the before the adjective and -est to the end.
cheapest
2. Two-Syllable Adjectives Ending in -y: Change -y to -iest.
scaryiest
3. Two-Syllable Adjectives Not Ending in -y and Three or More Syllables: Use “the” and "most" or “least” before the adjective.
most expensive least dangerous
Structure for creating sentences
Subject/ verb/ adj+ est/ more or least+ complement
1. One-Syllable: Add -er to the end of the adjective
2. Two-Syllable ending in -y: Change -y to -ier.
This computer is the newest in the store.
the
Paola is the most intelligent student.
You can now practice what you’ve learned!
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COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLARIVE ADJECTIVES
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TOPIC 2: Adjectives/ Comparative and Superlative
UNIT 2
ENGLISH ESSENTIALS
ADJECTIVES
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns, providing more detail about them. EXAMPLE:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
They are used to compare two people, objects, places, ideas and more.
EXAMPLES
Taller
Longer
Smarter
less difficult
more beautiful
RULES
1. One-Syllable: Add -er to the end of the adjective
cheaper
2. Two-Syllable ending in -y: Change -y to -ier.
scaryier
3. Two-Syllable Adjectives Not Ending in -y and three or more syllables: Use "more" or “less” before the adjective
more expensive less dangerous
Structure for creating sentences
1. One-Syllable: Add -er to the end of the adjective
Subject/ verb/ adj+ er/ more/ less+ complement
2. Two-Syllable ending in -y: Change -y to -ier.
I am shorter than Tom.
The apple is bigger than the strawberry.
SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES
They are used to describe the extreme or highest degree of a quality among three or more nouns.
EXAMPLES
tallest
longest
smartest
least difficult
most beautiful
RULES
1. One-Syllable: Add the before the adjective and -est to the end.
cheapest
2. Two-Syllable Adjectives Ending in -y: Change -y to -iest.
scaryiest
3. Two-Syllable Adjectives Not Ending in -y and Three or More Syllables: Use “the” and "most" or “least” before the adjective.
most expensive least dangerous
Structure for creating sentences
Subject/ verb/ adj+ est/ more or least+ complement
1. One-Syllable: Add -er to the end of the adjective
2. Two-Syllable ending in -y: Change -y to -ier.
This computer is the newest in the store.
the
Paola is the most intelligent student.
You can now practice what you’ve learned!
INTERACTIVE QUESTIONS
INTERACTIVE QUESTIONS
INTERACTIVE QUESTIONS
INTERACTIVE QUESTIONS
That's all for today!