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adjectives with the suffix er

we can add the suffix er to an adjective to compare one item with another item.
the mouse is small.
the ladybug is smaller than the mouse.

choose the correct adjective from the box to complete these sentences.
taller louder warmer better slower healthier

1. the drum is louder than the triangle.
2. i am a ....................................... swimmer than jack.
3. apples are ....................................... than cookies.
4. the tortoise was ....................................... than the hare.
5. a skyscraper is ....................................... than a house.
6. summer is ....................................... than winter.

write a sentence using one of these adjectives to compare two items.
stronger softer wiser faster higher louder

Explanation:

Match adjectives to sentences

• Sentence 1: "The drum is... than the triangle." -> "louder" (crossed out in the box and filled in).
• Sentence 2: "I am a... swimmer than Jack." -> "better" fits grammatically and contextually.
• Sentence 3: "Apples are... than cookies." -> "healthier" fits the comparison between fruit and sweets.
• Sentence 4: "The tortoise was... than the hare." -> "slower" fits the classic fable context.
• Sentence 5: "A skyscraper is... than a house." -> "taller" fits the height comparison.
• Sentence 6: "Summer is... than winter." -> "warmer" fits the temperature comparison.

Construct a comparative sentence

• Choose one adjective from the second box: "stronger", "softer", "wiser", "faster", "higher", "louder".
• Select "faster" to write a clear, simple comparative sentence: "The horse is faster than the donkey."

Answer:

Question 1

The drum is <blank>louder</blank> than the triangle.

Question 2

I am a <blank>better</blank> swimmer than Jack.

Question 3

Apples are <blank>healthier</blank> than cookies.

Question 4

The tortoise was <blank>slower</blank> than the hare.

Question 5

A skyscraper is <blank>taller</blank> than a house.

Question 6

Summer is <blank>warmer</blank> than winter.

Question 7

Write a sentence using one of these adjectives to compare two items.
<blank>The horse is faster than the donkey.</blank>