Comparisons

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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 describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective (e.g., tallest, most beautiful).

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How do you form the comparative of 'happy'?

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The comparative form of 'happy' is 'happier.'

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How do you form the superlative of 'happy'?

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The superlative form of 'happy' is 'happiest.'

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What is the comparative form of 'expensive'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'expensive'?

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

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What is the rule for forming comparatives for one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' for comparatives and '-est' for superlatives (e.g., tall - taller - tallest).

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What is the rule for forming comparatives for two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' for comparatives and '-est' for superlatives (e.g., happy - happier - happiest).

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What is the rule for forming comparatives for adjectives with two or more syllables?

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For adjectives with two or more syllables, use 'more' for comparatives and 'most' for superlatives (e.g., beautiful - more beautiful - most beautiful).

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Provide an example of a sentence using a comparative adjective.

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She is taller than her brother.