Comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective. Example: 'taller' or 'more beautiful'.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective. Example: 'tallest' or 'most beautiful'.

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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 'fast'?

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The comparative form of 'fast' is 'faster'.

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What is the superlative form of 'fast'?

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The superlative form of 'fast' is 'fastest'.

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Choose the correct form: 'This puzzle is __________ than the last one.' (easy)

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This puzzle is easier than the last one.

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Choose the correct form: 'She is the __________ student in the class.' (smart)

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She is the smartest student in the class.

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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 word. Example: 'big' becomes 'bigger'.

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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 word. Example: 'big' becomes 'biggest'.