Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two nouns, indicating that one has more or less of a quality than the other, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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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 nouns, often formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How do you form the comparative of 'loud'?

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The comparative form of 'loud' is 'louder'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How do you form the comparative of 'clean'?

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The comparative form of 'clean' is 'cleaner'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How do you form the comparative of 'easy'?

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The comparative form of 'easy' is 'easier'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How do you form the comparative of 'grumpy'?

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The comparative form of 'grumpy' is 'grumpier'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How do you form the superlative of 'nice'?

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The superlative form of 'nice' is 'nicest'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the rule for forming comparatives with one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'tall' becomes 'taller').

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the rule for forming comparatives with two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., 'happy' becomes 'happier').

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the rule for forming comparatives with adjectives of two or more syllables?

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For adjectives with two or more syllables, use 'more' before the adjective (e.g., 'beautiful' becomes 'more beautiful').

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CCSS.L.3.1G