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Mastering Comparative Endings: Using "-er" and "-est" for Effective Comparisons

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This guide explains how to form comparatives and superlatives using the endings "-er" and "-est." Learn how to compare two or more people, places, things, or animals by adding these suffixes. The guide highlights exceptions in spelling, such as changing "y" to "i" before adding the endings and doubling consonants. Examples include "tall" to "taller," "dry" to "driest," and "funny" to "funnier." Perfect for enhancing your understanding of comparative language and improving your writing skills!

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Mastering Comparative Endings: Using "-er" and "-est" for Effective Comparisons

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  1. -est -er Comparative Endings -er -est

  2. Comparative Endings • Add –er to a word to compare two people, places, things, or animals • Add –est to a word to compare three or more people, places, things, or animals. • Don’t forget that some words will be spelled differently when endings are added.

  3. tall How does the word end? tall Vowel & 2 consonants! This is the way the end must be . . . Just add –er. taller The man is taller than the boy.

  4. dry How does the word end? dry Consonant – Y! This is the way the end must be . . . Change the Y to an I and add –est! driest The desert is the driest place on Earth.

  5. silly How does the word end? silly Consonant – Y! This is the way the end must be . . . Change the Y to an I and add –est! silliest He is the silliest clown of all!

  6. funny How does the word end? funny Consonant – Y! This is the way the end must be . . . Change the Y to an I and add –er! funnier My older brother is funnier than my younger brother.

  7. small How does the word end? small Vowel & 2 consonants! This is the way the end must be . . . Just add –est. smallest My parakeet is the smallest pet I own.

  8. fat How does the word end? fat Short vowel & 1 consonant! This is the way the end must be . . . See a short vowel and a consonant too, here’s the only thing to do: DOUBLE the consonant, add –er. fatter The fatter puppy eats the most food.

  9. Comparative Endings • Add –er to a word to compare two people, places, things, or animals • Add –est to a word to compare three or more people, places, things, or animals. • Don’t forget about spelling changes when endings are added. The End

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