Comparative and Superlative

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What are comparatives used for?

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To compare two people, things, or places.

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How do you form comparatives for short adjectives or adverbs?

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Generally, add '-er' to the adjective or adverb.

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What do you use for comparatives of adjectives or adverbs with multiple syllables?

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Use 'more' + adjective/adverb.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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taller, bigger, more beautiful

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Give an example of a comparative adverb.

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faster, more quickly

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What are superlatives used for?

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To indicate that something or someone has the highest or lowest quality in a group.

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How do you form superlatives for short adjectives or adverbs?

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Add '-est' to the adjective or adverb.

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What do you use for superlatives of adjectives or adverbs with multiple syllables?

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Use 'most' + adjective/adverb.

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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tallest, biggest, most beautiful

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Give an example of a superlative adverb.

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fastest, most quickly