Comparative and superlative adjectives

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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 'the most' before the adjective.

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Fill in the blank: My dog is _______ than my cat. (fast)

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faster

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Fill in the blank: She is the _______ runner in the team. (fast)

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fastest

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Fill in the blank: This puzzle is _______ than that one. (easy)

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easier

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Fill in the blank: This is the _______ book I have ever read. (interesting)

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most interesting

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Fill in the blank: My sister is _______ than I am. (young)

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younger

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Fill in the blank: He is the _______ player on the team. (good)

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best

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What do you add to an adjective to make it comparative?

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You usually add '-er' or use 'more'.

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What do you add to an adjective to make it superlative?

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You usually add '-est' or use 'the most'.