Comparative & Superlative Adjective Flashcard

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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 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 things, often 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 'funny'?

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The comparative form of 'funny' is 'funnier'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'expensive'?

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The superlative form of 'expensive' is 'most expensive'.

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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The comparative form of 'big' is 'bigger'.

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What is the superlative form of 'crowded'?

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The superlative form of 'crowded' is 'most crowded'.

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How do you compare two actions using adjectives?

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You can use 'more' before the adjective to compare two actions, e.g., 'Reading books is more fun than playing video games'.

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What is the comparative form of 'good'?

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The comparative form of 'good' is 'better'.

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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The superlative form of 'bad' is 'worst'.

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

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You use 'more' instead of '-er' for adjectives with two or more syllables.