Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two people, places, or things, typically formed by adding 'er' to the end of 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 people, places, or things, typically formed by adding 'est' to the end of the adjective or using 'most' before it.

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How do you form the comparative of the adjective 'easy'?

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The comparative form of 'easy' is 'easier'.

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How do you form the superlative of the adjective 'small'?

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The superlative form of 'small' is 'smallest'.

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

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The comparative form of 'deep' is 'deeper'.

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

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The superlative form of 'tall' is 'tallest'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a comparative adjective.

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This book is more interesting than the last one I read.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a superlative adjective.

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She is the fastest runner in the school.

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What is the rule for forming comparatives for one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add 'er' to the end of the adjective.

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What is the rule for forming superlatives for one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add 'est' to the end of the adjective.