Comparative and Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things. It often ends in '-er' or uses 'more' before the adjective. Example: 'taller', 'more beautiful'.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things. It often ends in '-est' or uses 'most' before the adjective. Example: 'tallest', 'most beautiful'.

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How do you form the comparative of 'shiny'?

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The comparative form of 'shiny' is 'shinier'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'beautiful'?

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The superlative form of 'beautiful' is 'most beautiful'.

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What is the comparative form of 'funny'?

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The comparative form of 'funny' is 'funnier'.

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What is the superlative form of 'playful'?

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The superlative form of 'playful' is 'most playful'.

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How do you form the comparative of 'spicy'?

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The comparative form of 'spicy' is 'spicier'.

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What is the rule for forming comparatives for one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' to the end. Example: 'fast' becomes 'faster'.

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

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-est' to the end. Example: 'fast' becomes 'fastest'.

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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 beautiful'.