Lesson 19

1. Lesson 19 Comparing with Adjectives

2. Choose the correct form of the adjectives in the sentences and explain why each is the correct form. The y at the end of healthy was changed to I before adding –er. healthiest; comparing more than two things sweeter; comparing two things

3. Use “more” or “most” to complete each sentence. most expensive most more

4. Complete each sentence frame with a word that compares. • Lunch was the _____ enjoyable meal of the day. • most • That sound is the _____ of all. • possible response: loudest

5. Choose the correct comparing adjectives in sentences 2-4. Then, correct the underlined parts of sentences 6-7. Better is a correct form of good when two items are being compared best worst worse Better cannot be modified by more or most. worse worst

6. Writing • Write 5 sentences describing the differences between two animals. • Identify the comparing adjectives you use. • Examples: • big, bigger, biggest • heavy, heavier, heaviest

7. Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. • The tenth contestant was the (better, best) singer of all. • best • A flea is (tinier, tiniest) than a mosquito. • tinier • The green apples are (more delicious, the most delicious) than the red ones. • more delicious

8. The End!!!