Comparatives/Superlatives

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often formed by adding '-er' to the adjective or using 'more' before it.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'most' before it.

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective in a sentence.

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The cheetah is faster than the lion.

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Provide an example of a superlative adjective in a sentence.

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Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.

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What is the difference between 'more exciting' and 'most exciting'?

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'More exciting' is used for comparisons between two things, while 'most exciting' is used to indicate the highest level of excitement among three or more.

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How do you form the comparative of 'good'?

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The comparative form of 'good' is 'better'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'bad'?

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The superlative form of 'bad' is 'worst'.

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What is the comparative form of 'happy'?

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The comparative form of 'happy' is 'happier'.

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What is the superlative form of 'funny'?

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The superlative form of 'funny' is 'funniest'.

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When do you use 'more' instead of '-er'?

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You use 'more' instead of '-er' when the adjective has two or more syllables.