Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Explained

The video tutorial, led by Kelsey and Mia, covers the basics of adjectives, focusing on comparative and superlative forms. It explains how adjectives modify nouns and pronouns, introduces articles, and delves into regular and irregular forms of comparative and superlative adjectives. The tutorial includes examples and practice exercises to reinforce learning.

Which of the following is a definite article?

• Some

• The

• An

• A

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CCSS.L.1.1H

What is the primary function of adjectives?

• To connect sentences

• To replace nouns

• To indicate actions

• To modify nouns and pronouns

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How do comparative adjectives function?

• They always end in 'est'.

• They indicate actions.

• They compare two nouns.

• They describe a single noun.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What rule is applied to form the comparative of 'happy'?

• No change needed

• Add 'er'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

• Add 'est'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which adjective has an irregular comparative form?

• Nice

• Good

• Tall

• Fast

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CCSS.L.3.1G

How is the superlative form of 'fast' created?

• Most fast

• More fast

• Fastest

• Faster

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the superlative form of 'good'?

• Goodest

• Best

• Gooder

• Better

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the comparative form of 'smart'?

• Most smart

• More smart

• Smartest

• Smarter

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the starting adjective for 'worse' and 'worst'?

• Badder

• Worst

• Worse

• Bad

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which adjective does not follow the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives?

• Nice

• Expensive

• Fast

• Dark

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CCSS.L.3.1G