Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

This video tutorial explains the differences between comparative and superlative adjectives. It begins with an introduction to adjectives, describing their role in language. The tutorial then delves into comparative adjectives, which compare two nouns, and superlative adjectives, which compare one noun with a group. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts. The video also outlines rules for forming these adjectives based on word letters and syllables. Finally, viewers are encouraged to explore further learning resources.

What is the primary function of an adjective?

• To describe a verb

• To describe a noun

• To compare two verbs

• To compare two adverbs

Comparative adjectives are used to compare:

• A noun with a verb

• A noun with itself

• Two nouns

• One noun with all other nouns

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

• This apple is big.

• This apple is bigger than that apple.

• This apple is more big.

• This apple is the biggest.

What suffix is typically added to a comparative adjective?

• ed

• ing

• er

• est

Superlative adjectives compare:

• One noun with all other nouns in a group

• Two adjectives

• One noun with another noun

• Two verbs

Which article is used before a superlative adjective?

• no article

• a

• an

• the

What is the correct form of a superlative adjective for 'big'?

• biggest

• bigger

• most big

• more big

What suffix is typically added to a superlative adjective?

• er

• ed

• est

• ing

When forming comparative adjectives, what should be considered?

• The type of verb

• The color of the noun

• The letter in the word and the number of syllables

• The size of the noun

Which of the following is NOT a factor in forming superlative adjectives?

• The color of the noun

• The type of noun

• The letter in the word

• The number of syllables