Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

The video tutorial introduces comparative and superlative adjectives, explaining how they are used to compare two or more nouns. It covers the rules for forming these adjectives, including adding 'er' and 'est' to one-syllable adjectives, and using 'more' and 'most' for adjectives with two or more syllables. Special cases and exceptions are also discussed. The video concludes with a recap and a quiz to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of comparative adjectives?

• To express an action

• To describe a single noun

• To compare two nouns

• To compare three or more nouns

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

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'est' to the end

• Add 'most' before the adjective

• Add 'er' to the end

What change is made to a one-syllable adjective ending in a consonant to form the comparative?

• Double the consonant and add 'est'

• Add 'est' without any change

• Double the consonant and add 'er'

• Add 'er' without any change

For a two-syllable adjective ending in 'y', what is the correct way to form the comparative?

• Add 'est' directly

• Replace 'y' with 'i' and add 'est'

• Add 'er' directly

• Replace 'y' with 'i' and add 'er'

Which of the following adjectives would use 'more' and 'most' to form comparatives and superlatives?

• Big

• Beautiful

• Happy

• Tall

Which of the following is an exception to the general rules for forming comparatives?

• Big

• Tall

• Good

• Happy

What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

• Baddest

• Worse

• Worst

• Badder

What is the comparative form of 'little'?

• Littler

• Lesser

• Least

• Less

Which adjective form is used when comparing more than two nouns?

• Negative

• Positive

• Superlative

• Comparative

In the sentence 'This is the tallest tree in the forest', which form of the adjective is used?

• Negative

• Positive

• Superlative

• Comparative