Comparative verbs

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What is a comparative verb?

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A comparative verb is a form of an adjective or adverb that compares two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective or adverb.

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How do you form the comparative of one-syllable adjectives?

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

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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Bigger.

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How do you form the comparative of adjectives with two syllables ending in 'y'?

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Change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., 'happy' becomes 'happier').

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What is the comparative form of 'happy'?

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Happier.

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How do you form the comparative of adjectives with two syllables that do not end in 'y'?

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Use 'more' before the adjective (e.g., 'careful' becomes 'more careful').

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What is the comparative form of 'careful'?

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More careful.

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What is the comparative form of 'nasty'?

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Nastier.

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How do you compare two different temperatures using comparative verbs?

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Use comparative adjectives to describe the difference (e.g., 'Summer is hotter than winter').

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What is the comparative form of 'short'?

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Shorter.