ESL Comparatives and Superlatives Worksheets

Comparatives and superlatives are essential grammar concepts for ESL students to master. These worksheets are designed to help learners grasp the nuances of comparing entities and highlighting the qualities of a subject. With clear explanations, engaging exercises, and ample practice opportunities, these resources are perfect for ESL teachers seeking effective and comprehensive worksheets for their students.

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What is a comparative?

A comparative is a form used to compare two or more items, showing the degree of difference or similarity between them. It often includes words such as "more," "less," "better," "worse," or adding "-er" or using "than" to indicate the comparison. Comparatives are commonly used in language to describe how one thing is different or similar to another.

How do you form the comparative form of most adjectives?

To form the comparative form of most adjectives in English, you typically add "-er" to short adjectives with one syllable (e.g., "fast" becomes "faster") and use "more" before longer adjectives with two or more syllables (e.g., "beautiful" becomes "more beautiful"). Additionally, some irregular adjectives have unique forms for their comparatives (e.g., "good" becomes "better" and "bad" becomes "worse").

Give an example sentence using a comparative adjective.

My house is bigger than yours.

What is a superlative?

A superlative is a form of an adjective or adverb that indicates the highest degree or most extreme quality of something. It is used to compare three or more things, showing which one has the highest or lowest degree of a certain characteristic.

How do you form the superlative form of most adjectives?

To form the superlative form of most adjectives, you typically add the suffix "-est" to short adjectives (e.g., "fastest") or use the words "most" or "least" before longer adjectives (e.g., "most beautiful" or "least interesting"). Note that irregular adjectives have unique forms for their superlatives and it's important to learn them individually.

Give an example sentence using a superlative adjective.

She is the kindest person I have ever met.

What are irregular comparatives and superlatives?

Irregular comparatives and superlatives are adjectives that do not follow the standard rules for forming comparisons in English. Instead of adding "-er" or "-est" to the end of the adjective, irregular comparatives and superlatives have unique forms that must be memorized. Examples include "good, better, best" and "bad, worse, worst." These irregular forms do not follow the typical pattern of adding "more" or "most" before the adjective to indicate a comparison.

Provide an example of an irregular comparative and superlative adjective.

The irregular comparative and superlative adjective "good" forms its comparative as "better" and its superlative as "best.

How do you use comparatives and superlatives in everyday conversation?

Comparatives and superlatives are used in everyday conversation to compare things or people. Comparatives are used to compare two things, while superlatives are used to compare three or more things. For example, you can say "This book is better than that one" using a comparative, or "This is the best book I've ever read" using a superlative. They help to add emphasis and precision to your statements when discussing preferences, abilities, or characteristics of different things.

Can you think of a fun activity or game to practice comparatives and superlatives with ESL students?

One fun activity to practice comparatives and superlatives with ESL students is a scavenger hunt. Provide students with a list of comparative and superlative prompts (e.g. find the longest stick, the smallest stone, the fastest animal) and have them compete to find objects that match the descriptions. This activity encourages students to use the target language in a practical and engaging way, while also promoting teamwork and critical thinking skills.