Comparative Adjectives Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>No, comparative adjectives can only be used to compare objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the word 'than' in comparative adjectives?

    <p>To indicate that a comparison is being made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Test your knowledge of comparative adjectives in English with this quiz. Practice forming comparisons and learn common structures for comparing objects and people.

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