5 Questions
What is the function of comparative forms of adjectives?
To compare two things or people
How is the superlative form of an adjective typically formed?
By adding -est suffix
What type of adjective has irregular comparative and superlative forms?
Irregular adjective
What is the comparative form of the adjective 'tall'?
Taller
What is the superlative form of the adjective 'happy'?
Happiest
Study Notes
Degree of Adjectives
Comparative Forms
- Used to compare two things or people
- Formed using:
- -er suffix (e.g., big → bigger)
- more + adjective (e.g., happy → more happy)
- Examples:
- Positive: John is tall.
- Comparative: John is taller than his brother.
Superlative Forms
- Used to compare three or more things or people
- Formed using:
- -est suffix (e.g., big → biggest)
- most + adjective (e.g., happy → most happy)
- Examples:
- Positive: John is tall.
- Comparative: John is taller than his brother.
- Superlative: John is the tallest in his family.
Irregular Adjectives
- Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms
- Examples:
- Good: better, best
- Far: farther, farthest
- Old: older, oldest
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