Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

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What is a comparative adverb?

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A comparative adverb is used to compare two actions, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adverb. Example: 'faster' or 'more quickly'.

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What is a superlative adverb?

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A superlative adverb is used to compare three or more actions, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adverb. Example: 'fastest' or 'most quickly'.

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Fill in the blank: Of all the students, Luke sings ______.

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most cheerfully.

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Fill in the blank: Peter is the______ student in my class.

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smartest.

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Fill in the blank: Ben ran (quicker, quickest) than Sophie.

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quicker.

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Fill in the blank: My little brother swims _____ than I do.

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more slowly.

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Fill in the blank: Nic built the _____sand castle on the beach.

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tallest.

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

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Add '-er' to the end of the adverb. Example: 'fast' becomes 'faster'.

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

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Add '-est' to the end of the adverb. Example: 'fast' becomes 'fastest'.

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How do you form comparative adverbs with two or more syllables?

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Use 'more' before the adverb. Example: 'carefully' becomes 'more carefully'.