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The form and spelling of the comparison depends on the number of<br />
syllables and the order of vowels (V) and consonants (C) of the adjective.<br />
Below are the rules for comparison of adjectives.<br />
1. Most adjectives of one syllable take er and est endings. (If the<br />
adjective ends in e already, simply add r or st.) You must use the<br />
definite article, the, before superlatives. Write the forms below with the<br />
correct spelling.<br />
Positive<br />
small<br />
Comparative<br />
smaller<br />
Superlative<br />
the smallest<br />
close closer the closest<br />
long<br />
large<br />
high<br />
hard<br />
cheap<br />
great<br />
fast<br />
strange<br />
loud<br />
cold<br />
2. Onesyllable adjectives that end in a single stressed vowel followed<br />
by a single consonant (VC) must add another consonant before<br />
adding er or est. Write the forms below with the correct spelling.<br />
Positive<br />
hot<br />
big<br />
wet<br />
fat<br />
thin<br />
glad<br />
sad<br />
red<br />
Comparative<br />
hotter<br />
Superlative<br />
the hottest<br />
(There are some exceptions to the rule of the double consonant. Adjectives<br />
that end in w, x, or y do not double. Write the forms below with<br />
the correct spelling.)<br />
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