Comparatives -er, -est

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often formed by adding '-er' to the adjective or using 'more' before it.

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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 formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'most' before it.

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How do you form the comparative of 'fast'?

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

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How do you form the superlative of 'slow'?

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The superlative form of 'slow' is 'slowest'.

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What is the comparative form of 'tall'?

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The comparative form of 'tall' is 'taller'.

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What is the superlative form of 'big'?

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The superlative form of 'big' is 'biggest'.

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When do you use 'more' instead of '-er' for comparatives?

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You use 'more' for comparatives when the adjective has two or more syllables.

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When do you use 'most' instead of '-est' for superlatives?

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You use 'most' for superlatives when the adjective has two or more syllables.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a comparative adjective.

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Tam's bike is faster than my bike.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a superlative adjective.

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It is the tallest tree in the neighborhood.