Adjectives & Adverbs The Brenham Writing Room Created by D. Herring

Adjective vs. Adverb An adjective describes or modifies a noun or a pronoun. Adds info about what kind, which one, or how many Describes how things look, smell, feel, taste, sound An adverb describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Adds info about how, how much, when, where, or to what extent. Often ends in –ly.

Comparative Form When comparing two nouns, use the comparative form of an adjective or adverb. If adjective or adverb is one syllable, add –er to form the comparative. I am taller than my mother. She is smarter than me. Use this same pattern for adjectives that end in –y, but change the –y to –i before adding –er. She is happier than he is. That show is funnier than the other one.

Superlative Form When comparing three or more nouns, use the superlative form of an adjective or adverb. If adjective or adverb is one syllable, add –est to form the superlative. I am the tallest person in my family. She is the smartest person in the class. Use this same pattern for adjectives that end in –y, but change the –y to –i before adding – est. She is the happiest person I’ve ever met. That show is the funniest sitcom on TV.

Do you know irregular adjectives? The five most common adjectives actually have irregular comparative and superlative forms. The five most common adjectives actually have irregular comparative and superlative forms. What are the completions? What are the completions? Word Comparative Superlative Word Comparative Superlative Good ___ Best Good ___ Best Bad Worse ___ Bad Worse ___ Little ___ Least Little ___ Least Much More ___ Much More ___ Far ___Farthest Far ___Farthest Would this sign be better?

You do know irregular adjectives: The five most common adjectives actually have irregular comparative and superlative forms. The five most common adjectives actually have irregular comparative and superlative forms. Here are the completions: Here are the completions: Word Comparative Superlative Word Comparative Superlative Good Better Best Good Better Best Bad Worse Worst Bad Worse Worst Little Less Least Little Less Least Much More Most Much More Most Far FartherFarthest Far FartherFarthest

Irregular Adjectives & Adverbs Four common adjectives & adverbs have irregular forms: good, well, bad, badly. Good vs. Well Good is an adjective, so use it to describe a noun or pronoun. She has a good job. Well is an adverb, so use it to describe a verb or an adjective. She writes well. (Well can also be used as an adjective when it is describing someone’s health.) I am not well today. (adjective) She does not feel well. (adverb)

Irregular Adjectives & Adverbs Bad vs. Badly Bad is an adjective, so use it to describe a noun or pronoun. She has a bad reputation. Badly is an adverb, so use it to describe a verb or an adjective. He behaved badly in school today.

Irregular Adjectives & Adverbs Comparative and Superlative forms of the irregular adjectives and adverbs are also irregular. Good & Well have the same comparative & superlative forms: Better (comparative)  I have a better car than she does. (adjective)  I feel better today than I did yesterday. (adverb) Best (superlative)  He is the best teacher in the school. (adjective)  I write best when I’m not under pressure. (adverb)

Irregular Adjectives & Adverbs Bad & Badly have the same comparative & superlative forms: Worse (comparative)  She has a worse cold than I do. (adjective)  She feels worse than I do. (adverb) Worst (superlative)  He had the worst grade in the class. (adjective)  She feels the worst she has ever felt. (adverb)

Can you use irregular adjectives? Which option is correct? Which option is correct? a. best, b. worst, c. least, d. most, e. farthest d. most, e. farthest __1. Eric scored the ___ points in the last game. __2. Mrs. Combs is the__ principal around. __3. Of our 3 5 th grade teachers, Mr. Lynch gives the ____ homework. __4. Miss Cameron is not a good basketball player so she scored the ____ points in the game.