Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

This video tutorial explains the differences between comparative and superlative adjectives. Comparative adjectives are used to compare two nouns, while superlative adjectives compare one noun with all others in a group. The video provides examples and highlights the rules for forming these adjectives, focusing on the endings and the use of 'than' and 'the'.

What is the primary function of an adjective?

• To describe a verb

• To describe a noun

• To describe a conjunction

• To describe an adverb

Comparative adjectives are used to compare:

• One noun with itself

• A noun with a verb

• A noun with an adjective

• Two nouns

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

• This apple is bigger than that apple.

• This apple is big.

• This apple is more big.

• This apple is the biggest.

What word typically follows a comparative adjective?

• The

• And

• Or

• Than

Which of the following is a correct structure for a comparative adjective?

• Adjective + est

• Adjective + er + than

• Adjective + more

• Adjective + the

Superlative adjectives compare one noun with:

• All other nouns in a group

• A verb

• Another noun

• An adjective

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

• This apple is bigger than that apple.

• This apple is the biggest.

• This apple is big.

• This apple is more big.

What article is used before a superlative adjective?

• No article is needed

• The

• An

• A

What is a key component of a superlative adjective?

• It uses 'more' before the adjective

• It compares two nouns

• It uses 'the' before the adjective

• It uses 'than' after the adjective

When forming comparative adjectives, what does the structure depend on?

• The type of verb

• The letter in the word or the number of syllables

• The tense of the sentence

• The color of the noun