Adjectives that compare

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

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What does it mean to compare using adjectives?

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Comparing using adjectives means to show the differences or similarities between two or more nouns.

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What is the comparative form of an adjective?

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The comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two nouns, often ending in '-er' (e.g., taller, faster).

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What is the superlative form of an adjective?

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The superlative form of an adjective is used to compare three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' (e.g., tallest, fastest).

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When do we use '-er' with adjectives?

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We use '-er' when comparing two things (e.g., John is taller than Mike).

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When do we use '-est' with adjectives?

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We use '-est' when comparing three or more things (e.g., Mount Everest is the highest mountain).

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What is an example of a comparative adjective?

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An example of a comparative adjective is 'smaller' (e.g., This box is smaller than that one).

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What is an example of a superlative adjective?

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An example of a superlative adjective is 'smallest' (e.g., This is the smallest box in the room).

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How do you form the comparative of 'young'?

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The comparative form of 'young' is 'younger'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'old'?

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The superlative form of 'old' is 'oldest'.