10 Questions
The adjectives used to ____________________ in the readings are underlined.
compare
The superlative form of the adjective 'dangerous' is the ____________________.
most dangerous
The word 'oldest' is the superlative form of the adjective ____________________.
old
Comparing prices helps us to determine the best ____________________.
value
Adjectives are used to ____________________ the differences between things.
compare
What happened to the species in the 1970s?
It was extinct in the wild
What contributed to the survival of the species?
Zoos and reintroduction programs
What was the outcome of the conservation efforts for the species?
It was reintroduced to its habitat
What would have happened to the species without conservation efforts?
It would have become extinct
What was the role of zoos in the conservation of the species?
They helped to save the species from extinction
Study Notes
Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives
- The comparative form of an adjective is created by adding -er or using more + adjective.
- The superlative form is not mentioned in the given text, but it is typically formed using -est or most + adjective.
Arabian Oryx
- The Arabian Oryx is one of the most endangered species in the Arabian Peninsula.
- It was extinct in the wild, specifically in the 1970s.
- Conservation efforts by zoos helped save the species, and it was reintroduced to its natural habitat.
Test your understanding of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in English grammar. Learn how to use adjective + -er or more + adjective to make the comparative. Practice forming correct sentences with comparative and superlative adjectives.
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