Adjectives: Comparative and Superlative
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What suffix is added to regular adjectives to form comparative adjectives in English?

  • -est
  • -er (correct)
  • -ier
  • -ly

    • Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comparative adjective?

  • This apple is sweet than that peach.
  • This apple sweeter than that peach.
  • This apple is sweetier than that peach.
  • This apple is sweeter than that peach. (correct)

    • What is the comparative form of the adjective 'sour'?

  • Sourish
  • Sourer (correct)
  • Souriest
  • Sourful

    • Which is true about superlative adjectives?

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    What is the superlative form of the adjective 'fast'?

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    How is the superlative of 'tasty' formed?

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    What is the correct form in this sentence: 'This is the __________ restaurant I know.'?

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    An adjective ending in '-y' changes to what when forming a superlative?

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    Which of the following is used to express quantities that cannot be counted?

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    Which phrase is most appropriate for requesting a reservation at a restaurant?

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    What is the correct adjective to express a limited quantity that can still be counted?

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    Which of the following adjectives is used to refer to things that can be counted?

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    What is the purpose of 'A couple of' in English?

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    Which of the following sentences is appropriate for asking the waiter to bring the bill?

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    Which adjective indicates a smaller countable quantity?

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    If a waiter asks 'How can I help you?', what kind of response should be given?

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    Which of the following adjectives would you use to ask about an uncountable quantity?

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    Which option would NOT be a common way to indicate you want more food?

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    Flashcards

    Comparative Adjective

    A word that compares two things, showing which is more or less of a certain quality.

    Comparative Adjective Formation

    Most comparative adjectives are formed by adding '-er' to the base adjective.

    Comparative Conector

    'Than' is the word used to connect the two things being compared in a comparative sentence.

    Superlative Adjective

    A word that describes the highest or lowest degree of a quality.

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    Superlative Adjective Formation

    Often formed by adding '-est' to the base adjective.

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    Superlative Adjective '-y' Ending

    'Y' ending adjectives change to 'i' before adding '-est'.

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    Example of Comparative

    The strawberry is sweeter than the orange.

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    Example of Superlative

    This is the quietest restaurant I know.

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    Countable Adjective

    An adjective used to express the amount of a noun that can be counted individually.

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    Non-Countable Adjective

    An adjective used to express the amount of a noun that cannot be counted individually, such as liquids or ideas.

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    How Much?

    The question asked when using a non-countable adjective to determine the amount of something uncountable.

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    How Many?

    The question asked when using a countable adjective to determine the amount of something countable.

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    Adjectives of Quantity

    Adjectives used to express amounts, whether countable or non-countable, without specifying exact numbers.

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    A Lot of

    Used for both countable and non-countable nouns, indicating a large amount.

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    A Few

    Used for countable nouns, indicating a small number.

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    A Little

    Used for non-countable nouns, indicating a small amount.

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    Plenty of

    Used for both countable and non-countable nouns, indicating a sufficient or abundant amount.

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    Enough

    Used for both countable and non-countable nouns, indicating a sufficient amount.

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    Study Notes

    Comparative Adjectives

    • Formed by adding "-er" to the adjective (e.g., sweet - sweeter).
    • Used to compare two things.
    • The word "than" follows the comparative adjective (e.g., The strawberry is sweeter than the orange).

    Superlative Adjectives

    • Formed by adding "-est" to the adjective (e.g., quiet - quietest).
    • Show the highest degree of a quality.
    • For adjectives ending in "-y," change "-y" to "-i" and add "-est" (e.g., tasty - tastiest).
    • Some adjectives have irregular forms for comparative and superlative (example image).

    Adjectives of Quantity

    • Used to express amounts without being specific.
    • Divided into countable and uncountable types.

    Non-Countable Adjectives

    • Used for uncountable nouns (liquids, etc.).
    • Answer the question "How much?"
    • Examples:
      • An amount of/ A quantity of
      • A great deal of
      • Plenty of
      • The rest of
      • Some
      • Little
      • A little
      • A lot of
      • Enough
      • Less
      • No/ None of
      • Not much
      • More

    Countable Adjectives

    • Used for countable nouns.
    • Answer the question "How many?"
    • Examples:
      • A large number of
      • A small quantity of
      • A large quantity of
      • Plenty of
      • A few
      • A couple of
      • A lot of
      • Another
      • Few
      • Fewer
      • Many
      • More
      • Most of
      • None of
      • Lots of
      • Several

    Restaurant Vocabulary

    Making a Reservation

    • To book: to reserve
    • To book a table
    • A table for... (one, two, five, etc.)
    • I would like to book a table, please.
    • I would like to make a reservation.
    • I have a reservation.
    • Do you have a reservation?
    • At... (the hour of the meeting)
    • How can I help you?

    Ordering Food

    • Menu
    • Drinks
    • Special (today's/tonight's)
    • What do you recommend?
    • Could I see the menu, please?
    • May I have the wine list, please?
    • Are you ready to order?
    • I will have the... (dish or drink).
    • Sorry, we're out of that.
    • Would you like anything else?
    • Can I get you something to drink?
    • How long will it take?
    • Nothing else, thanks.

    During the Meal

    • Glass
    • Knife
    • Fork
    • Spoon
    • Napkin
    • Waiter/Waitress
    • Dinner/Lunch
    • Dessert
    • Main course
    • This is delicious!
    • It's too cold/hot.

    After the Meal

    • Check (bill)
    • Tip
    • Check, please!
    • Tip is included.
    • The dinner/lunch was lovely.
    • Thanks for your service.

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    Test your knowledge of comparative and superlative adjectives with this quiz. Learn how to form them and differentiate between adjectives of quantity. This quiz also covers non-countable adjectives and their usage in expressing amounts.

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