Degrees of comparison of adjectives

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What are the three degrees of comparison for adjectives?

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Positive, Comparative, Superlative.

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Define Positive Degree of Adjectives.

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The form of an adjective that describes a quality without comparison (e.g., 'tall').

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Define Comparative Degree of Adjectives.

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The form of an adjective used to compare two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' (e.g., 'taller', 'more beautiful').

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Define Superlative Degree of Adjectives.

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The form of an adjective used to compare three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' (e.g., 'tallest', 'most beautiful').

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How do you form the comparative degree for one-syllable adjectives?

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Add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'fast' becomes 'faster').

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How do you form the superlative degree for one-syllable adjectives?

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Add '-est' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'fast' becomes 'fastest').

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What is the comparative form of 'good'?

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Better.

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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Worst.

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How do you form the comparative degree for adjectives with two syllables?

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Use 'more' before the adjective (e.g., 'more careful').

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How do you form the superlative degree for adjectives with two syllables?

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Use 'most' before the adjective (e.g., 'most careful').