Comparatives & Superlatives

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What are comparatives?

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Comparatives are words used to compare two things, often formed by adding '-er' to an adjective or using 'more' before the adjective.

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What are superlatives?

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Superlatives are words used to compare three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' to an adjective or using 'most' before the adjective.

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How do you form the comparative of 'big'?

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The comparative of 'big' is 'bigger'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'big'?

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The superlative of 'big' is 'biggest'.

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Which is correct: 'more fun' or 'funner'?

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'More fun' is correct; 'funner' is informal and not standard.

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Which is correct: 'taller' or 'more tall'?

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'Taller' is correct; 'more tall' is not standard.

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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 'good'?

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The superlative form of 'good' is 'best'.

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Which is correct: 'the most delicious' or 'the deliciousest'?

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'The most delicious' is correct; 'the deliciousest' is not standard.

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How do you compare three or more items?

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You use the superlative form of the adjective.