Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Flashcard

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What are comparative adjectives?

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Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things, often formed by adding '-er' to the adjective or using 'more' before it.

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What are superlative adjectives?

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Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'most' before it.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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'Taller' is a comparative adjective comparing height between two people.

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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'Tallest' is a superlative adjective indicating the highest height among three or more people.

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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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What is the superlative form of 'good'?

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The superlative form of 'good' is 'best'.

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How do you form the comparative of adjectives ending in 'y'?

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Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., 'happy' becomes 'happier').

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What is the rule for forming the superlative of 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 'bad'?

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The comparative form of 'bad' is 'worse'.

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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The superlative form of 'bad' is 'worst'.