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Which type of adjectives are used to compare two things?
Comparative adjectives
What is the sentence structure for using comparative adjectives?
Noun + verb + comparative adjective + than + noun
When can the object of comparison be omitted in a sentence with a comparative adjective?
When the context provides enough information
What do superlative adjectives compare?
Three or more things
What do adjectives do in writing?
Describe, identify, or quantify nouns and pronouns
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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