Lesson 9.2 - Comparing with Adjectives & Adverbs

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly', and describes how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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What is the comparative form of an adjective?

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The comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two things, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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What is the superlative form of an adjective?

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The superlative form of an adjective is used to compare three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective.

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'Taller' is a comparative adjective, as in 'She is taller than her brother.'

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Provide an example of a superlative adjective.

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'Tallest' is a superlative adjective, as in 'She is the tallest in her class.'

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What is the difference between 'far' and 'farther'?

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'Far' is used for general distance, while 'farther' is used to indicate a greater distance in a comparative sense.

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What is the correct usage of 'less' and 'least'?

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'Less' is used for comparisons between two things, while 'least' is used to indicate the lowest degree among three or more.

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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 'worst'.