Comparatives & Superlatives

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What are comparatives in English grammar?

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

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How do you form the comparative of 'far'?

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The comparative form of 'far' is 'farther'.

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How do you express comparison for adjectives with three or more syllables?

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For adjectives with three or more syllables, use 'more' before the adjective to form the comparative (e.g., 'more intelligent').

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What is the superlative form of 'powerful'?

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

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How do you form the comparative of 'warmly'?

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The comparative form of 'warmly' is 'more warmly'.

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

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For one-syllable adjectives, 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 with one-syllable adjectives?

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

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

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Use 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables, or for irregular adjectives (e.g., 'more beautiful').

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What is an example of an irregular comparative?

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An example of an irregular comparative is 'good', which becomes 'better'.