GRAMMAR - TOEFL COMPARISON

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What is a comparative adjective?

Back

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

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What is a superlative adjective?

Back

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

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Fill in the blank: A cheetah is ______ (fast) than a lion.

Back

Faster

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Fill in the blank: This is the _____ (good) movie I've seen.

Back

Best

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Fill in the blank: My bike is ______ (fast) as yours.

Back

Fast

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Fill in the blank: Sarah is ______ (old) than her brother.

Back

Older

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Fill in the blank: I am ______ (clever) than my friend.

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Cleverer

Front

What is the rule for forming comparative adjectives for one-syllable words?

Back

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

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What is the rule for forming superlative adjectives for one-syllable words?

Back

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

Front

How do you form comparative adjectives for two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y'?

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Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er'.