Comparing Adjectives (-er, -est)

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two nouns and typically ends in -er or uses 'more' before the adjective.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more nouns and typically ends in -est or uses 'most' before the adjective.

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Fill in the blank: My teacher is _____ than me. (tall)

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taller

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Fill in the blank: A bus is ____ than a bicycle. (big)

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bigger

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Fill in the blank: The girl is ____ than the lady. (happy)

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happier

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Fill in the blank: The house is ______ than the tree. (tall)

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taller

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What does an adjective describe?

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An adjective describes a noun.

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What is the purpose of using comparative adjectives?

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The purpose of using comparative adjectives is to show the difference in degree between two nouns.

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What is the purpose of using superlative adjectives?

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The purpose of using superlative adjectives is to show the highest degree of a quality among three or more nouns.

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective using 'fast'.

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faster