Comparatives & Superlatives Practice

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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 adjective or using 'more' before it.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'most' before it.

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How do you form the comparative of 'funny'?

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The comparative form of 'funny' is 'funnier'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'funny'?

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The superlative form of 'funny' is 'funniest'.

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What is the comparative form of 'careful'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'short'?

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The superlative form of 'short' is 'shortest'.

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How do you compare two actions using adverbs?

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Use the comparative form of the adverb, often by adding 'more' before the adverb.

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What is the comparative form of 'easy'?

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The comparative form of 'easy' is 'easier'.

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What is the superlative form of 'interesting'?

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

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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 when forming comparatives.