ELD - Comparatives and 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 compare three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'most' before it.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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'Taller' is a comparative adjective, as in 'John is taller than Mike.'

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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'Tallest' is a superlative adjective, as in 'John is the tallest in the class.'

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How do you form the comparative of 'nice'?

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The comparative form of 'nice' is 'nicer'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'nice'?

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The superlative form of 'nice' is 'nicest'.

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What is the comparative form of 'expensive'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'expensive'?

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The superlative form of 'expensive' is 'most expensive'.

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Fill in the blank: 'Lorenzo is the ________ (tall) in my class.'

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The answer is 'tallest'.

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Fill in the blank: 'Karina is .............. (nice) than Donald.'

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The answer is 'nicer'.