Comparatives/Superlatives

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What is a comparative adjective?

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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?

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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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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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Taller (as in 'She is taller than her brother').

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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Tallest (as in 'She is the tallest in her class').

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What does 'FANBOYS' stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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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 'happy'?

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

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What is the comparative form of 'good'?

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The comparative form of 'good' is 'better'.

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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The superlative form of 'bad' is 'worst'.

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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 (e.g., 'more beautiful').