Superlatives and Comparatives in Adjectives

This video tutorial focuses on using intensifiers and degree complements to enhance business writing. It explains how comparatives and superlatives are formed and used to make writing more persuasive. The video covers rules for forming comparatives and superlatives, including exceptions, with examples to illustrate these concepts.

What is the primary purpose of using intensifiers in business writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To strengthen and emphasize words

• To add humor to the text

• To make sentences longer

Which of the following is a degree complement?

• Quickly

• Biggest

• Even

• Very

Which word is an intensifier?

• Big

• Very

• Small

• Expensive

What is a comparative adjective used for?

• To describe a single object

• To compare two or more things

• To express a future action

• To indicate past events

How do you form a comparative for a one-syllable adjective?

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'most' before the adjective

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'est' to the end

What change is made to a two-syllable adjective ending in 'y' to form a comparative?

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'er' to the end

• Change 'y' to 'ier'

• Add 'est' to the end

Which of the following is an exception to the comparative rule?

• Expensive

• Good

• Happy

• Tall

What is the comparative form of 'bad'?

• Badder

• Most bad

• More bad

• Worse

What is the superlative form of 'big'?

• Bigger

• Biggest

• More big

• Most big

How do you form a superlative for a one-syllable adjective?

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'est' to the end

• Add 'most' before the adjective

• Add 'more' before the adjective