Comparatives in English

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two nouns, indicating that one has more or less of a quality than the other, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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How do you form the comparative of 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 comparative form of 'good'?

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The comparative form of 'good' is 'better'.

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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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How do you form the comparative of adjectives with two syllables ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., 'happy' becomes 'happier').

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What is the comparative form of 'funny'?

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The comparative form of 'funny' is 'funnier'.

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How do you form the comparative of adjectives with two or more syllables?

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For adjectives with two or more syllables, use 'more' before the adjective (e.g., 'beautiful' becomes 'more beautiful').

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What is the comparative form of 'interesting'?

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

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What is the rule for using 'than' in comparative sentences?

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In comparative sentences, 'than' is used to compare the two nouns (e.g., 'She is taller than her brother').

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What is the comparative form of 'usual'?

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