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Which type of adjectives are used to compare two things?
Which type of adjectives are used to compare two things?
- Quantitative adjectives
- Comparative adjectives (correct)
- Superlative adjectives
- Descriptive adjectives
What is the sentence structure for using comparative adjectives?
What is the sentence structure for using comparative adjectives?
- Noun + comparative adjective + verb + than + noun
- Noun + verb + noun + comparative adjective + than
- Noun + comparative adjective + than + noun + verb
- Noun + verb + comparative adjective + than + noun (correct)
When can the object of comparison be omitted in a sentence with a comparative adjective?
When can the object of comparison be omitted in a sentence with a comparative adjective?
- When the sentence is short
- When the subject is clear
- When the context provides enough information (correct)
- When the verb is implied
What do superlative adjectives compare?
What do superlative adjectives compare?
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What do adjectives do in writing?
What do adjectives do in writing?
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Study Notes
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
- Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things.
- The sentence structure for using comparative adjectives is: "This noun + verb + comparative adjective + than + the other noun".
- The object of comparison can be omitted in a sentence with a comparative adjective when it is obvious or has already been mentioned.
- Superlative adjectives compare three or more things, identifying the most extreme or highest degree of a quality.
- Adjectives in writing help to create vivid descriptions, evoke emotions, and add depth to a narrative, description, or explanation.
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