Ch. 8a

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often formed by adding '-er' to the end of the adjective or using 'more' before it. Example: 'quieter' is the comparative form of 'quiet.'

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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 formed by adding '-est' to the end of the adjective or using 'most' before it. Example: 'largest' is the superlative form of 'large.'

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What is a positive adjective?

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A positive adjective describes a quality without comparing it to anything else. Example: 'expressive' is a positive adjective.

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How do you form the comparative of 'sad'?

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The comparative form of 'sad' is 'sadder.'

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How do you form the superlative of 'sad'?

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The superlative form of 'sad' is 'saddest.'

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What is the comparative form of 'important'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'quiet'?

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The superlative form of 'quiet' is 'quietest.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using a comparative adjective.

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Franz's class is quieter than he expected.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a superlative adjective.

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Monsieur Hamel has the largest handwriting in the class.

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What is the difference between comparative and superlative adjectives?

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Comparative adjectives compare two items, while superlative adjectives compare three or more items.