10 Questions
What is the purpose of the superlative form in English grammar?
To compare one thing to all others in a group.
Which adjectives have irregular superlative forms that must be memorized?
Good, Far, and Old.
What suffix is typically added to the end of an adjective to form its comparative form?
-er or more.
What is the purpose of the comparative form in English grammar?
To compare two things.
How do you form the superlative form of an adjective using 'most'?
Place 'most' before the adjective.
What is the correct form of the comparative of 'good'?
better
Which of the following is an example of a comparative form?
more beautiful
What is the correct form of the superlative of 'tall'?
tallest
What is the correct form of the comparative of 'far'?
farther
Which of the following is an example of a superlative form?
most interesting
Study Notes
Comparative Superlative
Superlative Forms
- Used to compare one thing to all others in a group
- Typically formed using the suffix
-estormostwith the adjective - Examples:
- The biggest house on the street
- The most beautiful view in the city
Irregular Forms
- Some adjectives have irregular superlative forms
- These forms must be memorized
- Examples:
- Good -> Best
- Far -> Farthest
- Old -> Oldest
Comparative Forms
- Used to compare two things
- Typically formed using the suffix
-erormorewith the adjective - Examples:
- This cake is sweeter than the one we had yesterday
- She is more intelligent than her brother
Learn about the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, including regular and irregular forms, with examples and explanations.
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