Use adverbs to compare
Key Notes :
📝Use Adverbs to Compare
| What is an Adverb? |
An adverb tells us more about a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
It can tell us how, when, where, or to what degree something happens.
Examples:
- She runs fast 🏃♀️💨
- He speaks loudly 📢
| Comparing Actions with Adverbs |
We use adverbs to show comparison between two or more actions.
There are two types of comparison for adverbs:
| Comparative Adverbs ➡️ compare two things |
- Usually formed by adding -er (if it’s a short adverb) or using more for longer adverbs.
Examples:
- She runs faster than her brother 🏃♀️💨
- He speaks more clearly than his friend 📣
Tip: Look for words like: faster, higher, more carefully, more quietly
| Superlative Adverbs ➡ compare three or more things |
- Usually formed by adding -est (short adverbs) or using most for longer adverbs.
Examples:
- She runs the fastest in the class 🏃♀️💨🏆
- He speaks the most clearly of all the students 🗣️✨
Tip: Look for words like: fastest, highest, most carefully, most quietly
| Quick Rules for Comparing Adverbs |
| Type | How to Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Comparative | Short adverb + er / Long adverb → more + adverb | She sings louder than me 🎤 / He works more quickly ⏱️ |
| Superlative | Short adverb + est / Long adverb → most + adverb | She sings the loudest 🎤🏆 / He works the most quickly ⏱️ |
| Examples in Sentences |
- My dog runs faster than your dog 🐕💨
- This book is more beautifully written than that one 📖✨
- He did the homework most carefully in the class ✏️📝
| Fun Activity Idea 🕹️ |
Ask students to watch a video of kids running or speaking, then write sentences using comparative and superlative adverbs.
Example: “Ali runs faster than Sara” or “Sara jumps highest on the playground” 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏅
| Suggested Images to Include 🖼️ |
- Kids running 🏃♂️🏃♀️
- Students speaking or singing 🎤
- Animals running or jumping 🐕🐇
- Graphs showing “more” vs “most” 📊
Let’s practice!🖊️
