Comparatives and Superlatives

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What are comparatives?

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Comparatives are adjectives used to compare two things, typically formed by adding '-er' to the adjective or using 'more' before adjectives with more than one syllable.

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What are superlatives?

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Superlatives are adjectives used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more things, typically formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'the most' before adjectives with more than one syllable.

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How do you form the comparative of 'good'?

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The comparative form of 'good' is 'better'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'bad'?

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The superlative form of 'bad' is 'the worst'.

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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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What is the superlative form of 'funny'?

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

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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, such as 'beautiful' (more beautiful) or 'interesting' (more interesting).

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What is the rule for forming superlatives with one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-est' to the end of the adjective, such as 'tall' becoming 'tallest'.

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What is the comparative form of 'easy'?

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The comparative form of 'easy' is 'easier'.

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What is the superlative form of 'rich'?

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The superlative form of 'rich' is 'the richest'.