Adverbs that compare

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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What does it mean to compare using adverbs?

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Comparing using adverbs means to show the difference in the manner or degree of an action between two or more subjects.

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What is the comparative form of an adverb?

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The comparative form of an adverb is used to compare two actions, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adverb.

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Give an example of a comparative adverb.

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Faster is a comparative adverb, as in 'She runs faster than him.'

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What is the superlative form of an adverb?

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The superlative form of an adverb is used to compare three or more actions, often formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' before the adverb.

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Give an example of a superlative adverb.

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Most gracefully is a superlative adverb, as in 'She dances most gracefully of all the girls.'

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How do you form the comparative of 'slowly'?

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

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How do you form the superlative of 'quietly'?

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The superlative form of 'quietly' is 'most quietly'.

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What is the correct comparative form of 'graceful'?

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The correct comparative form is 'more graceful'.

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What is the correct superlative form of 'amazing'?

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The correct superlative form is 'most amazing'.