Comparative Adverbs

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What is a comparative adverb?

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A comparative adverb is an adverb that compares the actions of two subjects, typically formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adverb.

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How do you form the comparative of most adverbs?

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Most adverbs form their comparative by adding 'more' before the adverb, especially if they are longer than one syllable.

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What is the comparative form of the adverb 'quickly'?

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more quickly

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When should you use 'harder' instead of 'more hard'?

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You should use 'harder' when the adverb is a one-syllable word that typically takes the '-er' ending.

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What is the comparative form of the adverb 'bravely'?

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more bravely

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Which is correct: 'She sings more beautifully than her friend' or 'She sings beautifully than her friend'?

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She sings more beautifully than her friend.

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What is the rule for forming the comparative of adverbs ending in '-ly'?

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For adverbs ending in '-ly', use 'more' to form the comparative.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a comparative adverb.

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Melissa walked into the classroom more loudly than Ben.

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What is the comparative form of the adverb 'carefully'?

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more carefully

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How do you determine whether to use 'harder' or 'more hard'?

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Use 'harder' for one-syllable adverbs and 'more hard' is generally considered incorrect.