Understanding Comparatives and Superlatives

What is the primary function of the comparative form?

• To express an action in the past

• To compare one entity to another

• To describe an entity without comparison

• To compare one entity to all others in a category

Which of the following sentences uses a superlative form?

• The cat is faster than the dog.

• The mountain is the tallest in the range.

• The car is as fast as the bike.

• The book is more interesting than the movie.

How do you form the comparative of an adjective ending in 'e'?

• Change 'e' to 'i' and add 'er'

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Drop the 'e' and add 'er'

• Add 'er' directly

What is the correct superlative form of the adjective 'famous'?

• Famousest

• Famousier

• More famous

• Most famous

Which of the following is an irregular comparative form?

• Better

• More slowly

• Juicier

• Redder