Comparatives & Superlatives

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What are comparatives?

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

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What are superlatives?

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

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How do you form the comparative of 'fast'?

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The comparative of 'fast' is 'faster'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'fast'?

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The superlative of 'fast' is 'fastest'.

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What is the comparative form of 'good'?

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The comparative form of 'good' is 'better'.

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What is the superlative form of 'good'?

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

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When do you use 'more' instead of '-er'?

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Use 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables, like 'beautiful' (more beautiful).

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When do you use 'the most'?

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Use 'the most' for adjectives with two or more syllables in the superlative form, like 'beautiful' (the most beautiful).

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Fill in the blank: My dog is __________ than my cat.

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(Answer: bigger, smaller, etc. depending on the context)