Comparative and Superlative Personality Adjectives Quiz
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What is the purpose of comparative and superlative adjectives?

  • To add emphasis to a personality trait
  • To show differences or changes between two or more objects or situations (correct)
  • To compare multiple personality traits
  • To describe an object or situation at the top or bottom limit of a scale
  • How are comparative personality adjectives formed for one-syllable adjectives?

  • By using 'than' when comparing multiple objects or situations
  • By adding the suffix '-er' (correct)
  • By using 'the' in front of the original adjectives
  • By adding the suffix '-est'
  • Which of the following is an example of a superlative personality adjective?

  • Bravest (correct)
  • More active
  • Happier
  • Taller than his friend
  • When comparing two or more objects or situations, what is used with one-syllable adjectives to form comparative adjectives?

    <p>'More' before the adjective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do comparative and superlative adjectives play in language?

    <p>To compare and rank things, including personality traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the irregular superlative form of the adjective 'little'?

    <p>Least</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form should be used to compare two objects or situations with the adjective 'good'?

    <p>Better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form is correct to create the superlative of the adjective 'smart'?

    <p>Smartest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the comparative form of the adjective 'much'?

    <p>More</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the superlative form of the adjective 'bad' be expressed?

    <p>Worst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Comparative and Superlative Personality Adjectives

    In English, comparative and superlative adjectives are used to compare and rank things, including personality traits. They help us describe differences between two or more objects or situations, and to identify the top or bottom item in a group. This article will discuss the formation and usage of comparative and superlative personality adjectives.

    Comparative Personality Adjectives

    Comparative personality adjectives are used to show a difference or change between two objects or situations. They are formed by adding the suffix "-er" to one-syllable adjectives or by using "than" when comparing two or more objects or situations. Here are some examples:

    1. One-syllable adjectives:

      • Happy → Happier (comparative)
      • Kind → Kinder (comparative)
    2. Two-syllable adjectives:

      • Active → More active
      • Brave → Braver
    3. Comparing multiple objects or situations:

      • She is a better singer than her sister.
      • He is taller than his friend.

    Superlative Personality Adjectives

    Superlative personality adjectives are used to describe an object or situation that is at the top or bottom limit of a scale. They are formed by adding the suffix "-est" to one-syllable adjectives or by using "the" in front of the original adjectives plus "-est" at the end for two or more syllables. Here are some examples:

    1. One-syllable adjectives:

      • Fun → Most fun
      • Smart → Smartest
    2. Two or more syllables:

      • Kind → The kindest
      • Brave → The bravest

    To form comparatives and superlatives of two-syllable adjectives, you can use "more/most" before the adjective or "the" before the adjective plus "-est" at the end. For example:

    • Active → More active
    • Brave → The bravest

    Irregular Adjectives

    Some adjectives have irregular forms for comparatives and superlatives. Here are some common irregular adjectives and their comparative and superlative forms:

    Adjective Comparative Superlative
    Good Better Best
    Bad Worse Worst
    Much More Most
    Little Less Least

    Remember that when comparing two or more objects or situations, you should use "than" instead of "of" for the comparative form. For example:

    • She is a better singer than her sister.
    • He is taller than his friend.

    By understanding the rules and irregularities of comparative and superlative personality adjectives, you can effectively compare and rank personality traits in English.

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    Test your knowledge of comparative and superlative adjectives used to compare and rank personality traits in English. This quiz covers the formation and usage of comparative and superlative personality adjectives, including regular and irregular forms.

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