Comparatives and Superlatives

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often formed by adding '-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 describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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Taller, smarter, more interesting.

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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Tallest, smartest, most interesting.

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Which sentence contains a comparative adjective?

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I am taller than my sister.

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Which sentence contains a superlative adjective?

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She is the fastest runner in the class.

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What is the comparative form of 'strong'?

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Stronger.

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What is the superlative form of 'strong'?

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Strongest.

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Fill in the blank: This puzzle is __________ than the last one.

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more difficult.

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Fill in the blank: This is the __________ movie I have ever seen.

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most exciting.