NameComparative adjectives compare two things by adding –er to the adjective or by using

the word more.

Superlative adjectives compare three or more things by adding –est or by using the
word most. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Identify nouns in sentences.

In each sentence, underline the adjective that compares.

1. Emily is older than her brother Jack.

2. That was the loudest thunderstorm of the entire summer.

3. Oreo is the fattest cat that I have ever seen.

4. Grandpa is quieter than Grandma.

5. The roof of the house is higher than the top of the garage.

6. The kitten’s fur was softer than lamb’s wool.

7. Sandy pointed to the brightest light in the sky.

Write the correct adjective from the parentheses on the line above.

8. We went swimming on the day in July.

(hotter, hottest)

9. Today is than last Wednesday.

(warmer, warmest)

10. Is it by the water or on the mountains?

(colder, coldest)

11. That is the building on the street.

(taller, tallest)

12. Cara’s hair is than Jane’s.

(longer, longest)

13. Of my three friends, Jeremy is the .

(friendlier, friendliest)
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Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Comparative adjectives compare two things by adding –er to the adjective or by using
the word more. Identify nouns in sentences.
Superlative adjectives compare three or more things by adding –est or by using the
word most.

In each sentence, underline the adjective that compares.

1. Emily is older than her brother Jack.

2. That was the loudest thunderstorm of the entire summer.

3. Oreo is the fattest cat that I have ever seen.

4. Grandpa is quieter than Grandma.

5. The roof of the house is higher than the top of the garage.

6. The kitten’s fur was softer than lamb’s wool.

7. Sandy pointed to the brightest light in the sky.

Write the correct adjective from the parentheses on the line above.

8. We went swimming on the hottest day in July.

(hotter, hottest)

9. Today is warmer than last Wednesday.

(warmer, warmest)

10. Is it colder by the water or on the mountains?

(colder, coldest)

11. That is the tallest building on the street.

(taller, tallest)

12. Cara’s hair is longer than Jane’s.

(longer, longest)

13. Of my three friends, Jeremy is the friendliest .

(friendlier, friendliest)

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