Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Explained

In this lesson, Marc introduces comparative and superlative adjectives, explaining their formation and usage. He covers various types of adjectives, including descriptive, demonstrative, possessive, proper, interrogative, indefinite, and number adjectives. Marc provides rules for forming comparatives and superlatives, such as adding -er or -est for one-syllable adjectives and using 'more' or 'most' for adjectives with two or more syllables. Irregular adjectives like 'good' and 'bad' are also discussed. The lesson includes examples and usage tips, emphasizing the role of modifiers and link verbs. Marc concludes with a recap and encourages viewers to practice by creating their own examples.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• Types of pronouns

• Italian vs French cuisine

• Comparative and superlative adjectives

• Linking verbs

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which type of adjectives describes a noun or pronoun?

• Descriptive adjectives

• Number adjectives

• Interrogative adjectives

• Proper adjectives

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

How do you form the comparative for one-syllable adjectives?

• Add 'er' at the end

• Add 'est' at the end

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• No change needed

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What change occurs to two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y' when forming comparatives?

• Double the last consonant

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'est'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

• No change, just add 'more'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

For adjectives ending with consonant + vowel + consonant, how do you form the superlative?

• Add 'est' without doubling the consonant

• Use 'most' before the adjective

• Double the last consonant and add 'est'

• Change the ending to 'ier'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which adjective becomes 'worse' when forming its comparative?

• Bad

• Good

• Far

• Little

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the superlative form of 'good'?

• Better

• Goodest

• Most good

• Best

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CCSS.L.3.1G

How can comparative adjectives be used besides comparing two nouns?

• As proper adjectives

• As modifiers

• As linking verbs

• As indefinite adjectives

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the role of 'the' in formal English when using superlatives?

• It is used before the adjective

• It comes after the adjective

• It replaces 'most'

• It is not used

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What does the lesson encourage viewers to do at the end?

• Practice using comparative and superlative adjectives

• Learn Italian cuisine

• Subscribe to the channel

• Watch a lesson on linking verbs

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CCSS.L.3.1G