Comparatives and superlatives with adjectives and adverbs
English Grade 4 (Top Goal 1) · Unit 7: Wildlife · Lesson 3 · Term 2
Also known as: Comparatives and superlatives
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Lesson questions (13)
- Cats walk ____ than horses.
Answer: more quietly - Cats are the ____ animals in the world.
Answer: most friendly - A giraffe is ____ than an elephant.
Answer: taller - The cheetah is the ____ animal on land.
Answer: fastest - A snail moves ____ than a rabbit.
Answer: more slowly - The polar bear is the ____ bear.
Answer: biggest - Lions are ____ than cats.
Answer: more dangerous - What is the comparative of "good"?
Answer: better - What is the superlative of "bad"?
Answer: the worst - Parrots are ____ than fish.
Answer: smarter - For long adjectives we use ____ in the comparative.
Answer: more - For short adjectives we add ____ in the superlative.
Answer: -est - He ran the ____ of all the boys.
Answer: fastest
About this lesson
“Comparatives and superlatives with adjectives and adverbs” is from English Grade 4 (Top Goal 1) (Unit 7: Wildlife) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Cats walk ____ than horses.” and “Cats are the ____ animals in the world.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: more quietly · most friendly · taller · fastest · more slowly · biggest · more dangerous · better · the worst · smarter
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
Questions about this lesson
How do we compare two things?
We use er or more + than: Cats walk more quietly than horses.
How do we express the highest degree?
We use the + est or the most: the most friendly.
When do we use more and most?
With long adjectives and with adverbs such as quietly.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.