Adjectives - comparative and superlative

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, providing more information about it.

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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' 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 formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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How do you form the comparative of 'high'?

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The comparative form of 'high' is 'higher'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'good'?

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The superlative form of 'good' is 'best'.

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What is the comparative form of 'beautiful'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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

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How do you compare two nouns using 'weak'?

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You use 'weaker than' to compare two nouns with 'weak'.

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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 adjective.

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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 adjective.