Comparative and Superlative Adverbs: Making Stronger Comparisons in Writing

The video tutorial covers the use of comparative and superlative adverbs to enhance writing by making comparisons. It explains how adverbs modify verbs and provides rules for forming comparative and superlative adverbs. Examples are given through sentences and a story, illustrating the correct use of adverbs. The tutorial concludes with a practice exercise to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of adverbs in a sentence?

• To replace adjectives

• To connect sentences

• To modify verbs

• To describe nouns

Which of the following is a correct example of a comparative adverb?

• We walk slow

• They jump high

• He sings more loudly

• She runs fastly

How do you form a comparative adverb for a word ending in 'ly'?

• Add 'est' to the end

• Change 'ly' to 'iest'

• Use 'more' or 'less' before the word

• Add 'er' to the end

What is the superlative form of the adverb 'good'?

• Most good

• Best

• Better

• Goodest

In the sentence 'He jumped farther than the others,' what type of adverb is 'farther'?

• Conjunctive

• Descriptive

• Superlative

• Comparative

Which sentence correctly uses a superlative adverb?

• We are the goodest

• He is the most tall

• They are more happier

• She runs fastest of all

What is the correct comparative form of 'quickly'?

• Most quickly

• Quickliest

• More quickly

• Quicklier

In the story draft, which animal is described as jumping 'best'?

• Franco the tree frog

• Sam the shepherd

• Kimber the kangaroo

• Gilbert the grasshopper

What is the rule for forming superlative adverbs for words with more than two syllables?

• Change the ending to 'iest'

• Add 'est' to the end

• Use 'most' before the word

• Add 'er' to the end

Which sentence needs revision to correctly use a comparative adverb?

• We are the goodest team.

• They are the most talented group.

• He runs faster than his brother.

• She sings more beautifully than her sister.