Comparative and Superlative

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things. It often ends in '-er' or uses 'more' before the adjective. For example, 'taller' is the comparative form of 'tall.'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things. It often ends in '-est' or uses 'most' before the adjective. For example, 'tallest' is the superlative form of 'tall.'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How do you form the comparative of 'big'?

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

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How do you form the superlative of 'happy'?

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The superlative form of 'happy' is 'happiest.'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the comparative form of 'fast'?

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The comparative form of 'fast' is 'faster.'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'funny'?

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The superlative form of 'funny' is 'funniest.'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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

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You use 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables, like 'beautiful' (more beautiful).

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the comparative form of 'small'?

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The comparative form of 'small' is 'smaller.'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'bright'?

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The superlative form of 'bright' is 'brightest.'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How do you compare three animals using superlative adjectives?

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You can say, 'The cheetah is the fastest animal, the lion is the second fastest, and the turtle is the slowest.'

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CCSS.L.3.1G