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'.

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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'.

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Fill in the blank: My sister is _____ than I am. (more careful / most careful)

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more careful

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Fill in the blank: Math can be ______ than reading. (more difficult / most difficult)

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more difficult

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Fill in the blank: We were the _____ campers at the park. (happiest / happier)

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happiest

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Fill in the blank: The catfish was _____ than the goldfish. (bigger / biggest)

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bigger

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Fill in the blank: My uncle is _____ than my aunt. (taller / tallest)

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taller

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What is the rule for forming comparative adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' (e.g., tall -> taller). For longer adjectives, use 'more' (e.g., beautiful -> more beautiful).