Comparative & Superlative Adverbs

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What is a comparative adverb?

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A comparative adverb is used to compare the actions of two subjects, often ending in '-er' or using 'more'. For example, 'faster' or 'more quickly'.

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What is a superlative adverb?

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A superlative adverb is used to compare the actions of three or more subjects, often ending in '-est' or using 'most'. For example, 'fastest' or 'most quickly'.

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Give an example of a sentence using a comparative adverb.

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'She runs faster than her brother.'

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Give an example of a sentence using a superlative adverb.

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'He runs the fastest in the class.'

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What is the comparative form of 'slow'?

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The comparative form of 'slow' is 'slower'.

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What is the superlative form of 'happy'?

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The superlative form of 'happy' is 'happiest'.

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How do you form the comparative of one-syllable adverbs?

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For one-syllable adverbs, add '-er' to the end. For example, 'fast' becomes 'faster'.

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How do you form the superlative of two-syllable adverbs ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adverbs ending in 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add '-est'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happiest'.

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What is the comparative form of 'good'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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