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

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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.

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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 ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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Shorter is a comparative adjective, as in 'This year, I spent a shorter amount of time with my cousin than last year.'

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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Coldest is a superlative adjective, as in 'The water is the coldest of all.'

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What is the comparative form of 'talkative'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'useful'?

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

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How do you form the comparative of one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, you usually add '-er' to the end of the word.

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How do you form the superlative of one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, you usually add '-est' to the end of the word.