Adjective and Adverb Comparatives
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What was a common error related to ambiguous comparisons?

  • Failing to specify the subjects of the comparison. (correct)
  • Comparing a person to an inanimate object.
  • Using superlatives incorrectly.
  • Using 'better' without context.

    • Which revision correctly clarifies an ambiguous comparison?

  • The youngest girl was also littlest.
  • She likes pizza better than her husband does. (correct)
  • She likes pizza better than her husband.
  • Her suitcase is bigger than John.

    • Which error involves missing an article in a superlative construction?

  • The line moved more slowly than the line next to it.
  • She likes pizza better than her husband does.
  • Her suitcase is bigger than John's.
  • Finishing quickly was least important task. (correct)

    • In which example is the comparison between two similar subjects ambiguous?

    <p>The youngest girl was also the littlest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct revision of this sentence: 'Her suitcase is bigger than John'?

    <p>Her suitcase is bigger than John's.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to express a comparative sentence using the word 'than'?

    <p>Fewer participants volunteered for the study than expected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these sentences correctly uses 'as...as' to express similarity?

    <p>Finding participants for the study was not as easy as I thought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common error when making comparisons?

    <p>Doubling up comparisons or superlatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence contains an empty comparison?

    <p>The participants were more experienced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correctly formatted superlative sentence.

    <p>He is the happiest person I know.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transitions indicates contrast?

    <p>On the other hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an incorrect comparative usage in this sentence: 'His car is more faster than mine'?

    <p>It incorrectly combines two comparatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase is correctly comparing two items using 'than'?

    <p>The project is less complex than it appears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective forms its comparative using 'more'?

    <p>thoughtful</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>most carefully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct superlative form for 'bad'?

    <p>the worst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form is correct for the adjective 'happy'?

    <p>happier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which comparative form is incorrect?

    <p>usefuller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the comparative form of 'big'?

    <p>bigger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the superlative form of 'far'?

    <p>farthest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correct superlative of 'few'.

    <p>the fewest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these adjectives can have two forms for its comparative and superlative?

    <p>friendly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the comparative form for 'little'?

    <p>littler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs the adverb 'slowly' with its superlative form?

    <p>the most slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective uses 'more' in its comparative form?

    <p>important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct superlative form for the adjective 'thoughtful'?

    <p>the most thoughtful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Adjective and Adverb Comparative Structures

    • Adjectives and adverbs are used to compare people, ideas, or things.
    • The comparative form is used to compare two items.
    • The superlative form is used to compare three or more items, and is preceded by "the".
    • Comparatives and superlatives are often used in writing to soften or strengthen language.

    General Rules for Comparatives and Superlatives

    • One-syllable adjectives/adverbs: Form the comparative by adding "-er" and the superlative by adding "-est".
      • Example: small/smaller/(the) smallest, fast/faster/(the) fastest, large/larger/(the) largest.
    • Most two-syllable adjectives/adverbs: Form the comparative and superlative by using "more" or "less" before the adjective/adverb.
      • Example: thoughtful/more thoughtful/(the) most thoughtful, useful/more useful/(the) most useful.
    • Exceptions (Two-syllable adjectives): Some two-syllable adjectives follow different rules, often using "-er" and "-est" forms for the comparative and superlative.
      • Example: clever/cleverer/(the) cleverest, simple/simpler/(the) simplest, friendly/friendlier/(the) friendliest
    • Irregular Adjectives/Adverbs: Some adjectives and adverbs have irregular forms.
      • Example: good/better/(the) best, bad/worse/(the) worst, little/less/(the) least, few/fewer/(the) fewest, far/farther/further/(the) farthest/(the) furthest

    Irregular Adjectives

    • Example: Good/better/(the) best
    • Example: Bad/worse/(the) worst
    • Example: Far/farther/(the) farthest
    • Example: Little/less/(the) least
    • Example: Few/fewer/(the) fewest

    Using Comparatives and Superlatives in Sentences

    • To form comparative sentences, use "than" after the comparative.
    • Example: Fewer students volunteered than expected, Business school is less expensive than law school.
    • "As...as" can express similarity.
    • Example: Reading is as enjoyable as writing, the results were as conclusive as results in prior studies.

    Common Errors

    • Using the comparative instead of the superlative
    • Doubling up comparisons or superlatives
    • Empty Comparisons
    • Ambiguous comparisons
    • Missing article "the" before superlatives

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    Test your knowledge on the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs. This quiz will cover the rules for forming comparatives and superlatives, including one-syllable and two-syllable examples. Enhance your writing skills by understanding these important grammatical concepts.

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