CEFR Year 4 Grammar Flashcard (Comparative Adjectives)

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is a word that compares two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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How do you form the comparative of 'cheap'?

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The comparative form of 'cheap' is 'cheaper'.

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What is the comparative form of 'expensive'?

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

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What is the comparative form of 'strong'?

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The comparative form of 'strong' is 'stronger'.

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How do you compare two flowers using the adjective 'beautiful'?

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You would say 'more beautiful' to compare two flowers.

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What is the comparative form of 'heavy'?

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The comparative form of 'heavy' is 'heavier'.

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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 'expensive'.

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What is an example of a sentence using a comparative adjective?

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'This book is more interesting than that one.'

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

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For one-syllable adjectives, usually add '-er' (e.g., tall -> taller).

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What is the comparative form of 'happy'?

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