Comparatives and Superlatives Explained

What is essential to use when making comparisons in English?

• 'This'

• 'That'

• 'Then'

• 'Than'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How are comparatives formed when the adjective is short?

• Adding 'more' before the adjective

• No change needed

• Adding 'est' at the end

• Doubling the last letter and adding 'er'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following is a correct comparative usage?

• We are more happy than them

• He is the most fast runner

• She is smarter than her brother

• I am more tall than you

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the 'glue word' for forming superlatives?

• Most

• Very

• Much

• Too

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which example correctly uses a superlative?

• I am the most best player

• They are the most happiest people

• He is the strongest of all

• She is the most smart in the class

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is incorrect about saying 'I am the most fast runner'?

• It should be 'I am the faster runner'

• It is completely correct

• It should use 'more' instead of 'most'

• It uses 'most' instead of 'er'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

How should long adjectives be converted into comparatives?

• No change needed

• Adding 'er' at the end

• Using 'more' before the adjective

• Doubling the last letter and adding 'er'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which adjective cannot be used in comparatives or superlatives due to its absolute state?

• Difficult

• Interesting

• Perfect

• Beautiful

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following adjectives is irregular when forming comparatives and superlatives?

• Bad

• Bright

• Happy

• Tall

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What advice does the teacher give to improve English?

• Read English novels

• Watch English movies with subtitles

• Write English essays

• Speak English daily

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D