Grammar and Usage

Rules of Spelling for Comparative and Superlative Modifiers

Most modifiers change their spelling when -er or -est is added. This applies to modifiers ending in e, y, and one-syllable modifiers with a short vowel sound. These inflectional endings change the base word and indicate degree or form. In today’s lesson, we will learn about the rules of spelling of comparatives and superlatives.

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