Comparatives And Superlatives - English Grammar Made Easier

Comparatives And Superlatives - English Grammar Made Easier

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English, Other

KG - University

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The video tutorial explains the use of comparative and superlative adjectives in English. It begins with a simple sentence structure involving comparatives and discusses how modifiers can add detail. The concept of scale is introduced, emphasizing the use of phrases like 'even smaller'. The tutorial covers forming comparative and superlative adjectives, highlighting exceptions for longer adjectives and those ending in 'y'. The video provides rules for using 'er' and 'est' suffixes and when to use 'more' or 'most'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using modifiers like 'much' or 'far' in comparative sentences?

To make the sentence shorter

To change the meaning of the adjective

To emphasize the degree of difference

To make the sentence more complex

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase would you use to highlight that something is smaller than an already small object?

Much smaller

Even smaller

A bit smaller

Slightly smaller

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you form the superlative of a one-syllable adjective?

Add 'most' before the adjective

Add 'more' before the adjective

Add 'est' to the end of the adjective

Add 'er' to the end of the adjective

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following adjectives requires 'more' or 'most' to form its comparative and superlative?

Beautiful

Small

Tall

Angry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct comparative form of the adjective 'angry'?

Most angry

More angry

Angrier

Angriest