Modifying Comparatives

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is a word that compares two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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How do you form comparatives for one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., tall -> taller).

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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The comparative form of 'big' is 'bigger'.

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How do you form comparatives for adjectives with two syllables?

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in '-y', change the '-y' to '-i' and add '-er' (e.g., happy -> happier). For others, use 'more' (e.g., careful -> more careful).

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What is the comparative form of 'happy'?

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The comparative form of 'happy' is 'happier'.

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What is the comparative form of 'beautiful'?

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The comparative form of 'beautiful' is 'more beautiful'.

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What does 'a little' mean in comparatives?

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'A little' means a small amount or degree of difference between two things.

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What does 'much' mean in comparatives?

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'Much' indicates a large amount or degree of difference between two things.

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What does 'a lot more' mean in comparatives?

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'A lot more' indicates a significant difference between two things.

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What is the comparative form of 'friendly'?

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The comparative form of 'friendly' is 'friendlier'.