Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Flashcard

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What are comparative adjectives?

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Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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What are superlative adjectives?

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Superlative adjectives are used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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Taller (e.g., 'She is taller than her brother.')

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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Tallest (e.g., 'She is the tallest in her class.')

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What is the correct form: 'more newer' or 'newer'?

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'Newer' is the correct form; 'more newer' is incorrect.

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What is the correct form: 'most good' or 'best'?

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'Best' is the correct form; 'most good' is incorrect.

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What is the correct form: 'finest' or 'most finer'?

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'Finest' is the correct form; 'most finer' is incorrect.

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What is the correct form: 'popularest' or 'most popular'?

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'Most popular' is the correct form; 'popularest' is incorrect.

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What is the correct form: 'biggest' or 'bigger'?

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'Biggest' is the correct form when comparing more than two things.

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How do you form the comparative of 'happy'?

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