Comparative Adjectives ESL1

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare differences between the two objects it modifies (larger, smaller, faster, higher).

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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 of the adjective (e.g., tall -> taller).

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What is the comparative form of 'old'?

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The comparative form of 'old' is 'older'.

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What is the comparative form of 'strong'?

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The comparative form of 'strong' is 'stronger'.

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How do you form the comparative of adjectives with two syllables ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., happy -> happier).

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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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How do you form the comparative of adjectives with two or more syllables?

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For adjectives with two or more syllables, use 'more' before the adjective (e.g., beautiful -> more beautiful).

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What is the comparative form of 'delicious'?

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

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Fill in the blank: My brother is ___ me.

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taller than.

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What is the correct comparative form: 'strong' or 'stronger'?

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The correct comparative form is 'stronger'.