Using Comparative & Superlative Adjectives

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often formed by adding '-er' to the adjective or using 'more' before it.

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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 things, often formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'most' before it.

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How do you form the comparative of 'busy'?

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The comparative form of 'busy' is 'busier'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'majestic'?

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The superlative form of 'majestic' is 'most majestic'.

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Which is correct: 'more interesting' or 'interesting-er'?

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'More interesting' is correct; 'interesting-er' is not standard.

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When do you use 'less' instead of 'least'?

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Use 'less' to compare two things and 'least' to indicate the lowest degree among three or more.

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What is the comparative form of 'small'?

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The comparative form of 'small' is 'smaller'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a comparative adjective.

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Mornings are busier than afternoons in the office.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a superlative adjective.

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That is the most majestic tree in the forest.

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What is the comparative form of 'happy'?

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The comparative form of 'happy' is 'happier'.