Superlative & Comparative

Superlative & Comparative

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  Superlative & ComparativeAdjectives and Adverbs Mrs. Sample
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  Adjective A wordthat modifies (describes) a noun! Example: 1. The tall man was late for work. 2. The beautiful woman was shopping. 3. The hungry bear was growling.
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  Adverb A wordthat modifies (describes) a verb. States how something is done. Example: 1. The man was running quickly up the street. 2. The dog barked loudly at the mail man. 3. The woman rapidly left the store.
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  Syllables Part ofthe word containing vowel sounds. READING READ ………………………………….ING 1 ST Syllable 2 nd Syllable
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  Syllable Examples One-syllableadjective or adverb Fast, Big, Cheap, Long 2. Two-syllable adjective or adverb Hap py , Cra zy , Dir ty 3. Three-syllable adjective or adverb Im por tant , Won der ful
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  Comparative Adjective orAdverb One Syllable Add –er to the adjective or adverb Ex. Tall – Tall er Two Syllables Add –er or the word “more” to the adj. or adv. Ex. Easy – Easi er Cheerful- More Cheerful Three Syllables Add “more” to the adj. or adv. Ex. Powerful- “ more” powerful
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  Superlative Adjective orAdverb One Syllable Add –est to the adjective or adverb Ex. Tall – Tall est Two Syllables Add –est or the word “most” to the adj. or adv. Ex. Easy – Easi est Cheerful- Most Cheerful Three Syllables Add “most” to the adj. or adv. Ex. Powerful- “ most” powerful
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  PRACTICE!!! Compare thetwo!
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  George Bush ShaquilleO’Neal
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