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 describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'most' before it.

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Complete the sentence: 'This book is _________ than that one.'

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'This book is better than that one.' (Comparative form of 'good' is 'better')

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What is the comparative form of 'happy'?

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The comparative form of 'happy' is 'happier'.

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Complete the sentence: 'She is the _________ student in the class.'

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'She is the smartest student in the class.' (Superlative form of 'smart' is 'smartest')

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What is the rule for forming comparatives with one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'tall' becomes 'taller').

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What is the rule for forming superlatives with one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-est' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'tall' becomes 'tallest').

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Complete the sentence: 'This is the _________ movie I have ever seen.'

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'This is the best movie I have ever seen.' (Superlative form of 'good' is 'best')

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What is the comparative form of 'bad'?

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The comparative form of 'bad' is 'worse'.

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Complete the sentence: 'Of all the athletes, she is the _________.'

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'Of all the athletes, she is the fastest.' (Superlative form of 'fast' is 'fastest')