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?

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

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

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

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What is a common error when making comparisons?

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Which sentence contains an empty comparison?

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Identify the correctly formatted superlative sentence.

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Which of the following transitions indicates contrast?

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

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

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

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Which adjective forms its comparative using 'more'?

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

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

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Which form is correct for the adjective 'happy'?

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Which comparative form is incorrect?

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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

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Identify the correct superlative of 'few'.

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

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What is the comparative form for 'little'?

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

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Which adjective uses 'more' in its comparative form?

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

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Flashcards

Comparative adjectives

Used to compare two things or people. Example: The dog is bigger than the cat.

Superlative adjectives

Used to compare three or more things or people. Example: The elephant is the largest animal.

Comparative adverbs

Used to compare how things are done. Example: She runs faster than he does.

One-syllable adjectives

Adjectives with one syllable.

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Two-syllable adjectives

Adjectives with two syllables.

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Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y

Adjectives with two syllables ending as -y.

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Two-syllable adjectives ending in er, le, or, ow

Adjectives with two syllables ending in er, le, or, ow.

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Three or more syllable adjectives

Adjectives with three or more syllables.

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Irregular adjectives

Comparatives and superlatives that don't follow the usual rules. Example: good - better - best

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Comparative Formation (General)

Usually -er added for the comparative form.

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Superlative Formation (General)

Usually "the" + most/least + adjective for superlatives.

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More/Less (adjectives)

Used for two or three or more syllable adjectives.

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Good/Better/Best

Irregular comparative adjective.

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Bad/Worse/Worst

Irregular comparative adjective.

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Adverb Comparisons

Used to compare how things are done.

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Formation of Adverb Comparatives

Usually, more/less + adverb for comparative form.

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Comparative Sentences

Sentences that show a comparison between two things or ideas. Use "than" or "...as...as" to make comparisons.

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Comparative with "than"

Use "than" to show a comparison of more or less. Example: He is taller than she.

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"as...as"

Use "as...as" to describe similarity or difference between two items. Example: He is as tall as she.

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Comparative vs. Superlative

Use comparative for "more or less than" , superlative for "most/least". Example: faster (comparative) vs. fastest (superlative).

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Double Comparisons

Avoid using two comparative words in a sentence. Example: Incorrect: He is more faster.

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Double Superlatives

Avoid using two superlative words in a sentence. Example: Incorrect: The fastest fast.

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Incomplete Comparisons

Comparisons need two things to be compared. Example: Incorrect: The results were more.

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Transition Words

Words used to connect ideas or show comparisons; for example: "and," "but," "in addition."

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Ambiguous Comparisons

Comparisons that have more than one possible meaning, making the sentence unclear.

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Fixing Ambiguous Comparisons

Make it clear what is being compared by adding words or phrases to specify the comparison.

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Missing 'the' in Superlatives

When using superlative adjectives (e.g., the biggest, the smallest), make sure to include 'the' before the adjective.

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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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