Exploring French Comparatives and Superlatives

What is the purpose of the comparative in French?

• To express a preference

• To indicate time

• To compare two different things

• To describe an object

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How many types of comparatives are mentioned?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Why don't we pronounce the 's' in 'plus grand' when followed by a consonant?

• Because of the liaison rule

• To make the pronunciation easier

• It's a silent letter

• French grammar rules

What is the superlative used for?

• To compare two things

• To talk about extremes

• To describe an object in detail

• To express uncertainty

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

How is the superlative similar to English?

• It follows the same structure

• It changes the adjective

• It has the same pronunciation

• It uses the same words

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

How many irregular forms are there for both comparative and superlative?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Two

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What is the comparative form of 'good' in French?

• Meilleur

• Meilleure

• Bon

• Bien

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the superlative form of 'bad' in French?

• Pire

• Mauvais

• Moins

• Le pire

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which expression is mentioned as the only use of 'mondra'?

• It's exactly right

• It's not worth it

• It's the least you can do

• It's too much

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What will be discussed in the next lesson?

• Future tense verbs

• Past tense verbs

• Indefinite adjectives

• Conditional mood

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A