When you compare two or more things you can use
-er and -est .

Use -er when comparing 2 things.

(ex.) The tree is taller than the shrub.

Use -est when comparing 3 or more things.

(ex.) That tree is the tallest in the forest.
 

See more examples below.
 

What do you think is the highest?

Which object do you think is shorter than the lighthouse?

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What object do you think is the largest?

What do you think is smaller than the elephant?

Now it's your turn!

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