Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

The video tutorial explains the use of comparatives and superlatives to compare people or things. It covers the structure of comparatives and superlatives, including verb and adjective placement. The tutorial also details how to form these adjectives based on syllable count and provides examples. Irregular forms are highlighted, and practical examples are given to illustrate the concepts.

What is the primary purpose of using comparatives and superlatives?

• To indicate time

• To describe a single object

• To compare two or more people or things

• To express emotions

Which of the following is the correct structure for forming comparatives?

• verb + the + adjective

• verb + adjective + than

• verb + comparative adjective + than

• verb + superlative adjective

How do you structure a superlative sentence?

• verb + adjective + than

• verb + the + adjective

• verb + comparative adjective + than

• verb + the + superlative adjective

Which of the following is a correct comparative form for a one-syllable adjective?

• colder

• more cold

• coldest

• most cold

What is the superlative form of the adjective 'cute'?

• cuter

• cutest

• more cute

• most cute

How do you form comparatives for adjectives ending in 'y'?

• Add 'er' to the end

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

• Add 'est' to the end

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'est'

Which of the following is the correct superlative form for 'happy'?

• more happy

• most happy

• happier

• happiest

What is the comparative form of the adjective 'good'?

• gooder

• better

• more good

• best

Which of the following is the superlative form of 'bad'?

• worst

• most bad

• worse

• badder

In the sentence 'Mary is older than Pete', which word is the comparative adjective?

• Pete

• than

• older

• Mary