Comparative Adjectives

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two nouns, showing the difference in their qualities. It often ends in '-er' or uses 'more'.

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

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For most one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'tall' becomes 'taller').

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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The comparative form of 'big' is 'bigger'.

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When do you use 'more' instead of '-er'?

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Use 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables (e.g., 'beautiful' becomes 'more beautiful').

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What is the comparative form of 'happy'?

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

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Fill in the blank: This book is _______ than that one. (good)

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better

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What is the rule for forming the comparative of adjectives ending in 'y'?

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Change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., 'happy' becomes 'happier').

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Fill in the blank: My dog is _______ than your dog. (friendly)

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friendlier

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What is the comparative form of 'funny'?

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The comparative form of 'funny' is 'funnier'.

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Fill in the blank: This puzzle is _______ than the last one. (easy)

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easier