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What is the purpose of comparative forms?
What is the purpose of comparative forms?
How are regular comparatives formed?
How are regular comparatives formed?
What type of comparative form requires memorization?
What type of comparative form requires memorization?
How are superlative comparatives formed?
How are superlative comparatives formed?
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What is the correct way to express equality using comparative forms?
What is the correct way to express equality using comparative forms?
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What is a common mistake when using comparative forms?
What is a common mistake when using comparative forms?
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What is the correct way to express inequality using comparative forms?
What is the correct way to express inequality using comparative forms?
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When would you use a comparative form with 'than'?
When would you use a comparative form with 'than'?
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What is the purpose of the word 'than' in a comparative sentence?
What is the purpose of the word 'than' in a comparative sentence?
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The green tennis ball is ______ than the blue one.
The green tennis ball is ______ than the blue one.
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Basket B has ______ eggs than basket A.
Basket B has ______ eggs than basket A.
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Building A is the ______ building of them all.
Building A is the ______ building of them all.
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Daniel's box is ______ than Adam's box.
Daniel's box is ______ than Adam's box.
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Julia and Steven are ______ than Susan and Peter.
Julia and Steven are ______ than Susan and Peter.
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The Leopard is the ______ cat in the jungle.
The Leopard is the ______ cat in the jungle.
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The tiger is the strongest than the lion.
The tiger is the strongest than the lion.
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Study Notes
Comparative Forms
- Comparative forms are used to compare two things or people.
- There are three types of comparative forms:
- Regular comparatives: formed using -er or more
- Irregular comparatives: have unique forms
- Superlative comparatives: formed using -est or most
Forming Comparative Forms
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Regular comparatives:
- Add -er to the end of the adjective (e.g. big → bigger)
- Use more before the adjective (e.g. beautiful → more beautiful)
- Irregular comparatives: must be memorized (e.g. good → better, far → farther)
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Superlative comparatives:
- Add -est to the end of the adjective (e.g. big → biggest)
- Use most before the adjective (e.g. beautiful → most beautiful)
Using Comparative Forms
- Comparative forms are used to compare two things or people:
- She is taller than her sister.
- This cake is more delicious than the one we had yesterday.
- Can be used in sentences with than or as:
- He is as strong as his brother.
- This book is more interesting than the one I read last month.
Common Comparative Forms
- Equality: as + adjective + as (e.g. She is as tall as her mother.)
- Inequality: more/less + adjective + than (e.g. He is more intelligent than his brother.)
- Superlative: the + adjective + est (e.g. He is the tallest in the class.)
Common Mistakes
- Using two comparatives together (e.g. more better)
- Using a comparative form with a singular noun (e.g. this book is more interesting than the ones)
- Forgetting to use than or as in comparative sentences
Comparative Forms
- Used to compare two things or people
- Three types: regular, irregular, and superlative
Forming Comparative Forms
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Regular comparatives:
- Add -er to the adjective (e.g. big → bigger)
- Use more before the adjective (e.g. beautiful → more beautiful)
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Irregular comparatives:
- Have unique forms (e.g. good → better, far → farther)
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Superlative comparatives:
- Add -est to the adjective (e.g. big → biggest)
- Use most before the adjective (e.g. beautiful → most beautiful)
Using Comparative Forms
- Compare two things or people
- Use than or as in sentences
- Example: She is taller than her sister
- Example: He is as strong as his brother
Common Comparative Forms
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Equality:
- Use as + adjective + as (e.g. She is as tall as her mother)
-
Inequality:
- Use more/less + adjective + than (e.g. He is more intelligent than his brother)
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Superlative:
- Use the + adjective + est (e.g. He is the tallest in the class)
Common Mistakes
- Avoid using two comparatives together (e.g. more better)
- Avoid using a comparative form with a singular noun (e.g. this book is more interesting than the ones)
- Remember to use than or as in comparative sentences
Comparative Adjectives
- We use smaller to compare two things, showing that one is not as big as the other.
- The biggest is used to describe the largest of all things in a group.
- Fewer is used to compare a smaller number of things that can be counted.
- The fewest is used to describe the smallest number of things in a group.
More Comparative Adjectives
- The tallest is used to describe the highest building or structure.
- The shortest is used to describe the lowest building or structure.
- Heavier is used to compare two things, showing that one is heavier in weight.
- Lighter is used to compare two things, showing that one is lighter in weight.
Comparative Adjectives for Age
- Younger is used to compare two people, showing that one is not as old as the other.
- Older is used to compare two people, showing that one is more aged than the other.
Comparative Adjectives for Other Traits
- The biggest is used to describe the largest of a particular type of thing (e.g. cat in the jungle).
- The strongest is used to describe the most powerful or capable of a particular type of thing.
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Learn about comparative forms in English grammar, including regular and irregular comparatives, and how to form them correctly.
