I think being a vet is more interesting than being a teacher because you work with. English esl comparison comparative and superlative worksheets. Printable and online adjectives adverbs comparative superlative quizzes with answers. If two nouns are being compared to one another, we use comparative adjectives. One syllable adjectives you make the comparative and superlative of onesyllable adjectives ending in e adding r and st. Learn how to use comparatives and superlatives in english for long adjectives. Comparatives, superlatives, equatives comparatives are used to describe contrasts between two things. Intermediate choose whether each sentence requires the comparative or superlative form.
Adjectives are frequently used to compare things, people, events, ideas etc. Fill in the comparative or the superlative degrees of the. Keep it short and relatively simple, as the focus of this activity is to use the comparative and. Forming comparative and superlative adjectives onesyllable adjectives. Comparing things comparatives page 1 of 10 copyright esl kidstuff. Put the adjectives in the correct form comparative. They are used in sentences where two nouns are compared, in this pattern. Feel free to use these activity ideas in your esl classes. The superlative in english is used to speak about something of the highest order, quality or degree. You can click on the printer icon just below and to the right of the contact us menu button at. The second item of comparison can be omitted if it is clear from the context final. Comparisons and superlatives with adjectives spanish.
Fill in the blanks with the comparative or superlative form of the adjective in parentheses. English grammar explanations comparativesuperlative. This esl lesson plan contains activities and games for teaching comparative and superlative adjectives to intermediate level students b1. I think being a vet is more interesting than being a teacher because you work with animals. Basic adjectives, comparatives and superlatives focus. Positive adjectives can be used to say that people or things are equal or unequal in a particular way. Teach comparative and superlative adjectives to elementary level learners. For use by members of esl library in accordance with membership terms.
Find the comparative and superlative adjectives and write them in the boxes. Comparative and superlatives for beginners share flipboard email print. Comparative and superlative 1 comparative and superlative. Onesyllable adjective comparative form superlative form tall taller tallest old older oldest long longer longest. Nov 19, 2015 a collection of english esl comparison comparative and superlative worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to. Complete the chart with the comparatives and superlatives. Ch 16 comparatives and superlatives assessment contributed by michelle cohen, ivy collegiate academy page 2 of 3 c. This is a quiz for students of english as a second language. Print the l ist of comparative superlative and adjectives from a to z. For the superlative form change the y to i and add est.
Do you want to practise using comparatives and superlatives in english. Comparative superlative adjectives list from a to z. In this article, we will take a look at some common errors with comparatives and superlatives in english. Comparatives and superlatives answers learnenglish kids. Comparatives and superlatives we use comparative and superlative adjectives when we want to compare and contrast things. Intermediate fill in the blank with the either the comparative form or superlative form of each adverb, as required. Dont miss the exciting first episode of the superhero comic zmen. Fill in the comparative or the superlative degrees of the adjectives. Use of when the thing person being compared belongs to the same category as the object of the comparison, otherwise use in. Comparative adjectives comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two objects they modify larger, smaller, faster, higher.
We recommend updating yours to the latest version for the best experience. In the superlative you talk about one thing only and how it is the best, worst, etc. If the students are in different reading classes or if you do not have access to their reading material, give them something short to read for homework. Adjective comparative superlative long longer than the longest fast faster than pretty the prettiest beautiful more beautiful than ugly uglier than thin the thinnest fashionable more fashionable than 2. We never change the spelling of the adjective before adding er est. Comparatives and superlatives complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form of the adjectives in brackets. For those teachers who have recently had to make the switch to online teaching due to the covid. Comparatives and superlatives esl activities, worksheets. To make the comparative form of adjectives like bigger or more expensive and the superlative form like biggest or.
A collection of english esl comparison comparative and superlative worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to. In english, comparative and superlative adjectives are used to compare two or more things. Comparative and superlative adjective exercise 2 at autoenglish. Form the comparative and superlative forms of a onesyllable adjective by adding er for the comparative form and est for the superlative. Comparative and superlative adjectives exercises watch the video and read the conversation between sophie and giovanni. Comparative and superlative we use comparative adjectives to compare two people, animals or things. This may sound difficult, but examples will clear it up. Comparisons and superlatives with adjectives adjectives are frequently used to compare things, people, events, ideas etc. Comparative and superlative adjectives efl esl activities. This is one of the quizzes from the internet tesl journals selfstudy quizzes for esl students.
English esl comparison comparative and superlative. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of comparative and superlative adjectives. Start by drawing some basic characters on the board, a tall thin one, a small fat one and a normal one. I am taller than my brother and sister but my dad is the tallest. Superlatives describe the contrast between one thing. Twosyllable adjective ending with y comparative form superlative form happy happier happiest angry angrier angriest busy busier busiest john is happier today than he was yesterday. Efl esl activities and games for teaching comparative and superlative adjectives. Superlative adjectives purpose o superlative adjectives compare more than two nouns people, places, things, or ideas how to form. The comparative and the superlative english grammar ef. Comparatives superlatives esl activities worksheets games. Interactive exercises about comparative adjectives. We add est to make the superlative form of many adjectives.
Comparatives and superlatives assessment contributed by michelle cohen, ivy collegiate academy page 2 of 3 c. Superlative and comparative adjectives perfect english grammar. Common errors with comparatives and superlatives in english. Comparatives and superlatives practice esl efl teaching. In this esl comparative and superlative worksheet, students use hotel pricing information, listed in both english and spanish, in role play activities. In this lesson you will listen to a recording about three different countries. English adjectives and adverbs can be in positive, comparative or superlative forms. An explanation and overview of the use of the comparative and superlative forms for beginning level esl efl english students.
Pdf icon print a reference card for this grammar topic. Tom sang more loudly more loudlythe most loudly than the other kids. Comparing things comparative adjectives esl kidstuff. Preparation make one copy of the lesson for each student. In this lesson, students learn and practice making comparisons using the equative, comparative, and superlative forms of adjectives. New york is bigger than madrid sally is more beautiful than pat we use superlative adjectives to compare more than two people, animals or things brazil is the largest country in south america money isnt the most important thing in life form. Give them names that your students will be familiar. You can take this quiz and then check your answers right away. The comparative is used to compare two things and to demonstrate the. This lesson should be taught after the comparing things comparative adjectives lesson as much of that lessons vocab will be recycled. Be sure to use the before superlatives and than after comparatives as needed. Level elementary time 60 minutes overview this free comparatives and superlatives. There are 5 activities with the comparative form the right option using the sentences using as. Fun pdf comparative and superlative esl activities, games, interactive and printable worksheets, and lessons for teachers to use with a1, a2, b1, b2 levels.
In english we use the comparative form to compare two things. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the comparative or superlative adjective. Start by drawing some basic characters on the board, a tall thin one, a small. The language focus is comparative and superlative adjectives. Teachercreated worksheets basic english grammar 3e. Printable comparative vs superlative exercise 1 with answers use the correct words from the table in comparative or superlative forms grammarbank pdf ebooks click here. Remember, an adjectives job is to describe a noun person, place, thing, or idea. Comparative and superlative adjectives here are some examples. Write the comparative and superlative forms of the adjectives below. Comparative adjectives exercise 1 make the comparative form. Adjective comparative superlative big bigg er the bigg est small smaller the smallest young younger the youngest old older the oldest fat fatter the fattest short shorter the shortest tall taller the tallest thin thinner the thinnest new newer the newest ugly uglier the ugliest rich richer the ugliest. Lesson plans for esl kids teachers esl kidstuff lesson plan. Esl efl resources activity type reading, writing, listening and speaking activity language focus comparatives and superlatives aim to practice comparative and superlative adjective forms and structures.
Comparative and superlative exercise english practice. To print the lesson on the list of comparative superlative and adjectives from a to z. Making comparative and superlative adjectives to make the comparative form of adjectives like bigger or more expensive and the superlative form like biggest or most expensive, first we need to know how many syllables are in the adjective. Kenneth beare is an english as a second langu age esl teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. When comparing three or more nouns, we use superlative adjectives. Page 154 adjectives and adverbs 71 comparative adjectives 1 look at the way we compare things. Please make sure you subscribe to the free grammar updates here. Complete with a comparative adjective and all the necessary words. Esl comparatives and superlatives interactive worksheet or lesson online reading and writing exercises elementary a1a2 60 minutes. In this guide, well discuss the rules governing these comparatives and superlatives as well as a few exceptions to these rules. Esl library may not function properly in older browsers. I was recently reminded how tricky comparative and superlative adjectives are for young minds especially for kids who have multiple languages developing in their heads at the same time. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. The worksheet is suitable for both classroom practice and selfstudy.