<p> PARTS OF SPEECH: ADJECTIVES Forming Comparative and Superlative Adjectives</p><p>Write the comparative and superlative forms of these regular and irregular adjectives adjectives. The first one is done for you.</p><p>Remember: • You cannot use more and –er with the same adjective. Incorrect: Bill is more taller than I am. Correct: Bill is taller than I am. • Always use than after a comparative adjective: Bill is taller than his brother. • Don’t confuse than with then, which means at a later time. • Follow spelling rules when adding endings.</p><p>Positive Form Comparative Form Superlative Form Add –er or more Add –est or most 1. fast ______2. interesting ______3. fat ______4. thin ______5. good ______6. delicious ______7. friendly ______8. comfortable ______9. bad ______10. brave ______11. far ______12. careful ______13. generous ______14. chilly ______15. horrible ______16. large ______17. sleepy ______18. beautiful ______19. hot ______20. cheap ______</p><p>Provided courtesy of the Tacoma Community College Writing and Tutoring Center</p>
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