Using Comparative & 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 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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How do you form the comparative of 'happy'?

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

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How do you form the superlative of 'happy'?

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The superlative form of 'happy' is 'happiest'.

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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 superlative form of 'interesting'?

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The superlative form of 'interesting' is 'most interesting'.

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Which is correct: 'faster' or 'more fast'?

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'Faster' is correct; 'more fast' is not standard English.

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What is the comparative form of 'complicated'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'majestic'?

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The superlative form of 'majestic' is 'most majestic'.

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When do you use 'more' instead of '-er'?

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Use 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables, like 'beautiful' (more beautiful).