Comparative and Superlatives Adjectives and Adverbs

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What are comparative adjectives?

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Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things. They often end in '-er' or use 'more' before the adjective. Example: 'taller', 'more beautiful'.

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What are superlative adjectives?

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Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more things. They often end in '-est' or use 'most' before the adjective. Example: 'tallest', 'most beautiful'.

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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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How do you form the superlative of 'big'?

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The superlative form of 'big' is 'biggest'.

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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 'happy'?

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

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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. Example: 'more interesting'.

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When do you use 'most' instead of '-est'?

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Use 'most' for adjectives with two or more syllables. Example: 'most interesting'.

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What is an example of a comparative adverb?

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An example of a comparative adverb is 'more quickly'.

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What is an example of a superlative adverb?

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An example of a superlative adverb is 'most quickly'.