Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Explained

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Explained

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

1st - 5th Grade

Hard

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Liam Anderson

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This video tutorial by Kerry is the first in a two-part series on adjectives. It covers the three forms of adjectives: positive, comparative, and superlative. The video explains how to form these degrees using specific rules, such as adding 'er' and 'est' for one-syllable adjectives and using 'more' and 'most' for adjectives with more syllables. Examples are provided to illustrate each rule. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the rules and encourages viewers to explore more videos.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the normal form of an adjective called?

Comparative degree

None of the above

Superlative degree

Positive degree

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which adjective form compares three or more items?

Positive

Comparative

None

Superlative

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Add 'est'

Add 'er'

Use 'more'

Use 'most'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the superlative form of 'small'?

Smaller

Smallest

Most small

More small

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For a two-syllable adjective that sounds awkward with 'er' and 'est', what should you use?

Use 'less' and 'least'

Use 'more' and 'most'

Add 'er' and 'est'

No change needed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the comparative form of 'lazy'?

Most lazy

More lazy

Lazyer

Lazier

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rule applies to adjectives like 'handsome'?

Rule 3

Rule 2

Rule 4

Rule 1

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