Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Week #6:Comparative and Superlative

Adjectives and adverbs can be comparative and superlative. Comparative is used to show a relationship between items. Superlative is used to show a relationship with all other items. Comparative adjectives/adverbs end in "er" or use the word "more" with the original adjective/adverb. Superlative adjectives/adverbs end in "est" or use the word "most" with the origianl adective/adverb. Label each sentence as comparative, superlative, or none. Each is worth .25, making this challenge worth 3 bonus points. Clue: 4 of the sentences are "none."
1. Her brother John is a better football player than her cousin Bill.
2. That pretty wedding dress costs over a thousand dollars.
3. His cell phone had no connection in the middle of the forest.
4. Some of the best meals can be made with chicken.
5. Their dog barks louder than their bird chirps.
6. At the zoo, the fastest animal is the cheetah.
7. When he got the detention, his mom was more disappointed than his dad.
8. Those tomato plants are growing taller than the green pepper plants.
9. During the conversation, Peter sounded upset about the change in vacation plans.
10. Although Kelly is super athletic, biking is most difficult on her knees.
11. If you want to buy the cheapest tablet don't buy an iPad.
12. That silly man sang his favorite song in his car.