Comparative Adjectives ESL1

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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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How do you form the comparative of 'tired'?

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The comparative form of 'tired' is 'more tired'.

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What is the comparative form of 'funny'?

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The comparative form of 'funny' is 'funnier'.

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Complete the sentence: Jaguars are ___ than humans.

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faster.

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What is the comparative form of 'friendly'?

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The comparative form of 'friendly' is 'friendlier'.

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How do you compare intelligence using adjectives?

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You use 'more intelligent' to compare intelligence.

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What is the rule for one-syllable adjectives in comparative form?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' (e.g., tall -> taller).

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What is the rule for two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., happy -> happier).

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How do you form the comparative of adjectives with three or more syllables?

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

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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The comparative form of 'big' is 'bigger'.