Adjectives - Comparative and Superlative

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

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Give 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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How do you form the comparative of 'hot'?

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The comparative form of 'hot' is 'hotter'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'hot'?

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The superlative form of 'hot' is 'hottest'.

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What is the comparative form of 'bad'?

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The comparative form of 'bad' is 'worse'.

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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

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How do you compare two things using 'delicious'?

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You use 'more delicious' as in 'This cake is more delicious than that one.'