Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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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.

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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 'the most' before the adjective.

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Fill in the blank: My dog is _________ than your dog. (happy)

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happier

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Fill in the blank: She is the __________ girl in the class. (smart)

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smartest

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Fill in the blank: This puzzle is __________ than that one. (easy)

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easier

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Fill in the blank: He is the __________ player on the team. (good)

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best

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What is the rule for forming comparative adjectives with one syllable?

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Add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., tall -> taller).

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What is the rule for forming superlative adjectives with one syllable?

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Add '-est' to the end of the adjective (e.g., tall -> tallest).

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Fill in the blank: This book is __________ than the last one. (interesting)

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more interesting

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Fill in the blank: She is the __________ dancer in the group. (graceful)

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most graceful