Comparing: -er and -est
You learn to compare with -er and -est.
How to do the test
- Look at the words around the gap.
- If two things are compared with than, add -er.
- If the sentence says the most, with the, add -est.
- Check the spelling: double the last letter or change y to i.
Type the correct form of the adjective in brackets. My dog is ___ than yours. (fast)
- The sentence compares two things with than, so add -er.
- Fast needs no spelling change.
- The word is faster.
More examples
Type the correct form of the adjective in brackets. Today I am ___ than yesterday. (happy)
- The sentence compares two things with than, so add -er.
- Change the y to i before -er.
- The word is happier.
Type the correct form of the adjective in brackets. This book is ___ than that one. (good)
- This adjective is irregular, so it changes completely.
- Good, better, best is a pattern to learn.
- The word is better.