Comparative and Superlative Forms

This video tutorial covers the topic of comparisons in English grammar, focusing on comparatives and superlatives. It explains how to form comparisons using adjectives and adverbs, including regular and irregular forms. The tutorial also discusses exceptions and provides examples of using as-as and like-as constructions. Viewers will learn the rules and nuances of making comparisons in English, enhancing their understanding of grammar.

What is the primary function of a comparative?

• To describe a noun

• To compare two things

• To express an action

• To compare three or more things

Which word is used with comparatives?

• Most

• Like

• Than

• As

How do you form the superlative of a one-syllable adjective?

• Add 'er' to the adjective

• Add 'est' to the adjective

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'most' before the adjective

What is the comparative form of 'quick'?

• Quickest

• Quicker

• More quick

• Most quick

Which of the following is a correct superlative form?

• Oldest

• Older

• Most old

• More old

How do you form the comparative of a two-syllable adjective with stress on the second syllable?

• Add 'er' to the adjective

• Add 'most' before the adjective

• Add 'est' to the adjective

• Add 'more' before the adjective

What is the superlative form of 'quiet'?

• Quietest

• Quieter

• Most quiet

• More quiet

Which of the following is an exception in forming comparatives?

• Good

• Most bad

• Badder

• More bad

What is the comparative form of 'far'?

• Farrer

• Farest

• Most far

• Further

How do you form the comparative of a one-syllable adverb?

• Add 'most' before the adverb

• Add 'more' before the adverb

• Add 'est' to the adverb

• Add 'er' to the adverb