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Which of the following is the purpose of comparative adjectives?
Which of the following is the purpose of comparative adjectives?
- To compare objects with each other (correct)
- To contrast objects
- To describe objects
- To list objects
What is the rule for forming comparative adjectives for one-syllable words?
What is the rule for forming comparative adjectives for one-syllable words?
- Double the last consonant and add -er
- Remove the last vowel and add -er
- Add -er to the end of the adjective and than after it (correct)
- Add -est to the end of the adjective
Which of the following is an example of an irregular comparative adjective?
Which of the following is an example of an irregular comparative adjective?
- My idea is worse than yours
- My dog is better than yours (correct)
- My horse is taller than your cow
- My cat is uglier than your dog
Can comparative adjectives be used to compare people?
Can comparative adjectives be used to compare people?
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What is the purpose of using the word 'than' in comparative adjectives?
What is the purpose of using the word 'than' in comparative adjectives?
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Study Notes
Comparative Adjectives
- The purpose of comparative adjectives is to compare two things or people, highlighting the difference between them.
Forming Comparative Adjectives
- For one-syllable words, the rule is to add -er to the end of the word to form the comparative adjective.
Irregular Comparative Adjectives
- Some adjectives have irregular comparative forms, which do not follow the usual -er rule.
- An example of an irregular comparative adjective is 'good' which becomes 'better' in the comparative form.
Comparing People
- Comparative adjectives can be used to compare people, highlighting their characteristics, skills, or features.
The Role of 'Than'
- The word 'than' is used in comparative adjectives to indicate the person or thing that is being compared.
- It is used to introduce the second element of the comparison.
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