Comparative form

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What is the comparative form of an adjective?

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The comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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How do you form the comparative for short adjectives?

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For short adjectives (one syllable), add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., tall -> taller).

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How do you form the comparative for long adjectives?

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For long adjectives (two or more syllables), use 'more' before the adjective (e.g., beautiful -> more beautiful).

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What is an example of a comparative sentence?

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The cat is smaller than the dog.

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What is the comparative form of 'fast'?

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Faster.

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What is the comparative form of 'heavy'?

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Heavier.

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What is the comparative form of 'interesting'?

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More interesting.

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What is the comparative form of 'dangerous'?

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More dangerous.

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How do you compare three or more items?

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Use the superlative form, which shows the highest degree (e.g., tallest, most interesting).

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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Bigger.