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2nd Grade Comparing Adjectives: -er, -est, More and Most Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 4 — Answers

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2nd Grade Comparing Adjectives: -er, -est, More and Most Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 4 — Answers

Use -er (or more) to compare two things and -est (or most) to compare three or more. Fill in the missing word.

1.hot → (answer space) → hottest

Answer: hotter

Short vowel + one consonant: double the last letter.

2.easy → easier → (answer space)

Answer: easiest

Change the y to i, then add -er or -est.

3.happy → (answer space) → happiest

Answer: happier

Change the y to i, then add -er or -est.

4.dangerous → more dangerous → (answer space)

Answer: most dangerous

Long adjectives use more and most.

5.bad → (answer space) → worst

Answer: worse

Irregular: bad, worse, worst.

6.difficult → more difficult → (answer space)

Answer: most difficult

Long adjectives use more and most.

7.good → (answer space) → best

Answer: better

Irregular: good, better, best.

8.important → more important → (answer space)

Answer: most important

Long adjectives use more and most.

9.beautiful → (answer space) → most beautiful

Answer: more beautiful

Long adjectives use more and most.

10.exciting → more exciting → (answer space)

Answer: most exciting

Long adjectives use more and most.

11.busy → (answer space) → busiest

Answer: busier

Change the y to i, then add -er or -est.

12.expensive → more expensive → (answer space)

Answer: most expensive

Long adjectives use more and most.

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