Comparative and Superlative

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'the most' before the adjective.

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Example of a comparative adjective:

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taller (as in 'Bob is taller than Nick')

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Example of a superlative adjective:

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the oldest (as in 'Grandma is the oldest in our family')

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How do you form the comparative of 'fast'?

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The comparative form of 'fast' is 'faster'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'dangerous'?

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

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What is the comparative form of 'young'?

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The comparative form of 'young' is 'younger'.

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What is the superlative form of 'tall'?

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The superlative form of 'tall' is 'the tallest'.

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

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Use 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables, like 'beautiful' (more beautiful).

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When do you use '-est' instead of 'the most'?

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Use '-est' for one-syllable adjectives, like 'fastest'.