Comparative Forms in English Grammar
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What is the purpose of comparative forms?

  • To describe things in general
  • To compare two things or people (correct)
  • To form superlative forms
  • To show equality

    • How are regular comparatives formed?

  • By adding -er to the adjective or using more before the adjective (correct)
  • By using more before the adjective
  • By memorizing the forms
  • By adding -est to the adjective

    • What type of comparative form requires memorization?

  • Regular comparatives
  • Irregular comparatives (correct)
  • Superlative comparatives
  • All of the above

    • How are superlative comparatives formed?

    <p>By adding -est to the adjective or using most before the adjective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to express equality using comparative forms?

    <p>As + adjective + as</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mistake when using comparative forms?

    <p>Using two comparatives together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to express inequality using comparative forms?

    <p>More/less + adjective + than</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would you use a comparative form with 'than'?

    <p>When expressing inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the word 'than' in a comparative sentence?

    <p>To introduce a comparative form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The green tennis ball is ______ than the blue one.

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

    Basket B has ______ eggs than basket A.

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

    Building A is the ______ building of them all.

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

    Daniel's box is ______ than Adam's box.

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

    Julia and Steven are ______ than Susan and Peter.

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

    The Leopard is the ______ cat in the jungle.

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

    The tiger is the strongest than the lion.

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

    Study Notes

    Comparative Forms

    • Comparative forms are used to compare two things or people.
    • There are three types of comparative forms:
      1. Regular comparatives: formed using -er or more
      2. Irregular comparatives: have unique forms
      3. Superlative comparatives: formed using -est or most

    Forming Comparative Forms

    • 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)
    • 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

    • Regular comparatives:
      • Add -er to the adjective (e.g. big → bigger)
      • Use more before the adjective (e.g. beautiful → more beautiful)
    • Irregular comparatives:
      • Have unique forms (e.g. good → better, far → farther)
    • 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

    • 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)
    • 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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