3L1g. Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

Front

What is a comparative adverb?

Back

A comparative adverb is used to compare two actions, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adverb.

Front

What is a superlative adverb?

Back

A superlative adverb is used to compare three or more actions, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adverb.

Front

Fill in the blank: She runs __________ than her little brother.

Back

faster

Front

Fill in the blank: My father goes to the grocery store __________ than my mom does.

Back

more frequently

Front

Fill in the blank: The plane flew __________ than the clouds.

Back

lower

Front

Fill in the blank: Amaya worked the __________ in the group.

Back

hardest

Front

Fill in the blank: He awakens the __________ of all his family members.

Back

earliest

Front

What is the rule for forming comparative adverbs with one syllable?

Back

Add '-er' to the end of the adverb.

Front

What is the rule for forming superlative adverbs with one syllable?

Back

Add '-est' to the end of the adverb.

Front

How do you form comparative adverbs with two or more syllables?

Back

Use 'more' before the adverb.