Adjectives that Compare

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

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What does it mean to compare using adjectives?

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To compare using adjectives means to show the differences or similarities between two or more nouns.

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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 ending in '-er'.

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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 ending in '-est'.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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'Smaller' is a comparative adjective, as in 'This cat is smaller than that dog.'

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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'Smallest' is a superlative adjective, as in 'This is the smallest cat in the house.'

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How do you form the comparative of 'soft'?

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The comparative of 'soft' is 'softer'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'old'?

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The superlative of 'old' is 'oldest'.

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What is the comparative form of 'hard'?

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The comparative form of 'hard' is 'harder'.

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When do you use '-er' and when do you use '-est'?

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Use '-er' to compare two things and '-est' to compare three or more things.