Adverbs: Comparative and Superlative Flashcard

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often tells how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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What is the comparative form of an adverb?

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The comparative form of an adverb is used to compare two actions. It often ends in '-er' or uses 'more' before the adverb.

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What is the superlative form of an adverb?

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The superlative form of an adverb is used to compare three or more actions. It often ends in '-est' or uses 'most' before the adverb.

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How do you form the comparative of 'quickly'?

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

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How do you form the superlative of 'softly'?

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The superlative form of 'softly' is 'most softly'.

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Identify the comparative adverb in this sentence: 'He runs faster than his friend.'

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The comparative adverb is 'faster'.

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Which adverb does not change form when it becomes comparative or superlative?

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The adverb 'fast' does not change form.

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What is the comparative form of 'hard'?

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The comparative form of 'hard' is 'harder'.

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What is the superlative form of 'hard'?

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The superlative form of 'hard' is 'hardest'.

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Give an example of a sentence using a comparative adverb.

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She sings more beautifully than her sister.