Grammar

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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 (e.g., taller, more beautiful).

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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 (e.g., tallest, the most beautiful).

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What is the difference between 'tall' and 'taller'?

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'Tall' is a positive adjective describing height, while 'taller' is a comparative adjective used to compare the height of two subjects.

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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 -> 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 -> tallest).

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What is the correct form: 'He is the fastest runner' or 'He is fastest runner'?

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The correct form is 'He is the fastest runner' because 'the fastest' is a superlative adjective.

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What is the comparative form of 'good'?

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The comparative form of 'good' is 'better'.

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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The superlative form of 'bad' is 'the worst'.

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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 (e.g., more beautiful, more interesting).

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What is the correct form: 'She is more smarter than him' or 'She is smarter than him'?

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The correct form is 'She is smarter than him' because 'more' is not needed with the comparative form 'smarter'.