Comparatives & Superlatives

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What are comparatives in English grammar?

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Comparatives are adjectives that compare two things, typically formed by adding '-er' to the adjective or using 'more' before the adjective.

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What are superlatives in English grammar?

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Superlatives are adjectives that express the highest degree of a quality among three or more things, typically formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'most' before the adjective.

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How do you form the comparative of 'big'?

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

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How do you form the superlative of 'happy'?

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The superlative form of 'happy' is 'happiest'.

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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 'than' in comparatives?

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'Than' is used in comparatives to make a comparison between two entities.

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What is the rule for forming comparatives with 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 with two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-est'.

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Provide an example of a comparative sentence.

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She is taller than her brother.