When do you use a comparative adjective instead of a superlative adjective? Review grammar usage with a worksheet about comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, in which readers use context clues to select the correct answer.

Concepts

comparative adjectives, superlative adjectives, adjectives, Grammar

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Include in a homework packet or independent study assignment
• Have learners work on comparatives and superlatives by comparing themselves to the other class members (height, age, etc)
• Add to a reading or grammar quiz

Classroom Considerations

• The answers may be tricky for beginners, but are challenging enough for more advanced learners

Pros

• Simple and straightforward; applicable to any language arts lesson
• Comes with additional versions of the worksheet, as well as an answer key

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.3.1.a L.4.1.a L.5.1.a L.6.1.a