Comparative Adjectives and Adverbs

The video tutorial explains the use of comparative forms in adjectives and adverbs to show differences between entities. It covers the formation of comparative adjectives based on syllable count, including special rules for adjectives ending in 'e' or 'y'. The tutorial also discusses forming comparative adverbs, highlighting similarities with adjectives. Irregular comparatives like 'better' and 'worse' are explained, along with their dual roles as adjectives and adverbs. The use of 'than' for direct comparisons and cases where it is implied are also covered.

What is the primary purpose of using comparative forms of adjectives and adverbs?

• To describe items in isolation

• To list items in a sequence

• To show similarities between items

• To show differences between items

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

• Add 'less' before the adjective

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'er' to the base form

• Add 'est' to the base form

Which of the following is a correct comparative form for the adjective 'smart'?

• Smartest

• More smart

• Smarter

• Most smart

What is the correct comparative form for the adjective 'large'?

• More large

• Most large

• Larger

• Largest

What is the comparative form of the adjective 'wise'?

• Most wise

• Wisest

• More wise

• Wiser

What change is made to two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y' to form the comparative?

• Add 'er' directly

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'less' before the adjective

What is the comparative form of the adjective 'happy'?

• Happier

• Most happy

• More happy

• Happiest

What is the comparative form of the adjective 'tasty'?

• Tastiest

• Most tasty

• Tastier

• More tasty

What is the comparative form of the adjective 'crowded'?

• Crowdedest

• Crowdeder

• More crowded

• Most crowded

How do you form the comparative for adjectives with three or more syllables?

• Use 'most' or 'least' before the adjective

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

• Add 'est' to the base form

• Add 'er' to the base form