Comparative Language

My Definition

Key Characteristics

The following are true of comparative language:

  • It describes the relationship between sets of objects.

  • It describes the relationship between numbers.

  • The phrasing used includes less than, more than, greater than, least, most, equal to, same as, or not equal.

Example

Accurately match the comparison statements to the pictures shown.


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Comparative Language Activity

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TEKS: K(2)(G), K(2)(H), 1(2)(E), 2(2)(D)