Comparative and Superlative Flashcard

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective. Example: 'taller' or 'more beautiful'.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective. Example: 'tallest' or 'most beautiful'.

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Fill in the blank: This puzzle is __________ than the last one. (easy, easier, easiest)

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easier

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Fill in the blank: She is the __________ student in the class. (smart, smarter, smartest)

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smartest

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What is the rule for forming comparatives for one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' to the end of the word. Example: 'fast' becomes 'faster'.

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What is the rule for forming superlatives for one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-est' to the end of the word. Example: 'fast' becomes 'fastest'.

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Fill in the blank: This is the __________ movie I have ever seen. (funny, funnier, funniest)

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funniest

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Fill in the blank: My dog is __________ than my cat. (friendly, friendlier, friendliest)

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friendlier

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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'.