Superlatives and Comparatives

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What is a superlative?

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A superlative is a form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of a quality, often used to compare three or more items. For example, 'the fastest' is the superlative form of 'fast.'

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What is a comparative?

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A comparative is a form of an adjective or adverb that compares two items, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective. For example, 'faster' is the comparative form of 'fast.'

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How do you form the comparative of 'good'?

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The comparative of 'good' is 'better.'

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How do you form the superlative of 'famous'?

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The superlative of 'famous' is 'the most famous.'

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What is the comparative form of 'interesting'?

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The comparative form of 'interesting' is 'more interesting than.'

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What is the superlative form of 'intelligent'?

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The superlative form of 'intelligent' is 'the most intelligent.'

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When do you use 'the most' in a sentence?

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You use 'the most' to indicate the highest degree of a quality when comparing three or more items.

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

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For one-syllable adjectives, you typically add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'tall' becomes 'taller').

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

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For one-syllable adjectives, you typically add '-est' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'tall' becomes 'tallest').

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How do you form the comparative of 'happy'?

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The comparative of 'happy' is 'happier.'