Comparative Endings

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What is a comparative ending?

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A comparative ending is a suffix added to an adjective to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or '-est'.

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What does 'richer' mean?

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'Richer' is the comparative form of 'rich', meaning having more wealth or resources than another.

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What does 'hottest' mean?

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'Hottest' is the superlative form of 'hot', meaning the most hot among three or more things.

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What is the comparative form of 'busy'?

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The comparative form of 'busy' is 'busier'.

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What is the superlative form of 'mean'?

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The superlative form of 'mean' is 'meanest'.

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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 (e.g., 'tall' becomes 'taller').

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

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

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What is the comparative form of 'hot'?

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The comparative form of 'hot' is 'hotter'.

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What is the superlative form of 'rich'?

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The superlative form of 'rich' is 'richest'.

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What does 'meaner' mean?

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'Meaner' is the comparative form of 'mean', meaning more unkind or less generous than another.