Comparatives & superlatives

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What is an adjective again?

In a comparative you ........

In a superlative you ..........

Comparative

He is SMARTER THAN I am.

They play BETTER THAN my friends.

Sam watches MORE INTERESTING films THAN my brother does.

Comparative

1 or 2 syllables = + er

2 or more = more + adjective

Let's try!
1) We were ___________ (quick) they were.

2) James is __________ (small) than his big brother.

3) She is even ____________ (beautiful) in real life, I didn't know that was possible!.

4) The sequel was even ________ (amazing) than the first film.

Superlative

She is THE BEST tennis player of the century!

That is THE HIGHEST building in the world.

Superlative

1 or 2 syllables = The + adjective + est

3 or more = The + most + adjective

Let's try!
1) She is _________ (creative) person I know!

2) Tim plays __________ (good) games on his livestream.

3) That is ________(big) cake I have ever seen!

4) Is that _______ (flat) phone out there right now?

5) I make ________ (delicious) curry of my family.