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A superlative is used to compare ______ or more things.
A superlative is used to compare ______ or more things.
three
To form the superlative of a one-syllable adjective, add '-______' to the adjective.
To form the superlative of a one-syllable adjective, add '-______' to the adjective.
est
When using a superlative, ensure it refers to more than ______ things being compared.
When using a superlative, ensure it refers to more than ______ things being compared.
two
The phrase 'This is the ______ car on the market' uses a superlative form.
The phrase 'This is the ______ car on the market' uses a superlative form.
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For one-syllable adjectives ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, you double the final consonant and add '-______'.
For one-syllable adjectives ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, you double the final consonant and add '-______'.
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An example of a superlative is ______, denoting the most powerful among a group.
An example of a superlative is ______, denoting the most powerful among a group.
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Adjectives of two or more syllables use 'most' or '______' before the adjective to form superlatives.
Adjectives of two or more syllables use 'most' or '______' before the adjective to form superlatives.
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The word '______' can be used to indicate the highest degree of comparison in a superlative sentence.
The word '______' can be used to indicate the highest degree of comparison in a superlative sentence.
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Study Notes
Comparatives and Superlatives
- Comparatives are used to compare two things or people, e.g., "taller," "more expensive."
- Superlatives are used to compare three or more things or people, e.g., "tallest," "most expensive."
Forming Comparatives
- Adjectives of one syllable: Add "-er" to the adjective, e.g., "fast" becomes "faster."
- Adjectives of one syllable ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern: Double the final consonant and add "-er," e.g., "big" becomes "bigger."
- Adjectives of two or more syllables: Use "more" or "less" before the adjective, e.g,"interesting" becomes "more interesting".
Forming Superlatives
- Adjectives of one syllable: Add "-est" to the adjective, e.g. "fast" becomes "fastest."
- Adjectives of one syllable ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern: Double the final consonant and add "-est", e.g., "big" becomes "biggest."
- Adjectives of two or more syllables: Use "most" or "least" before the adjective, e.g. "interesting" becomes "most interesting."
Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives
- Certain adjectives have irregular forms for their comparatives and superlatives. It's crucial to memorize these exceptions.
- Examples include:
- good/better/best
- bad/worse/worst
- far/farther/farthest or further/furthest
- little/less/least
- much/more/most
- many/more/most
Using Comparatives Correctly
- Ensure the comparative refers to two things being compared:
- "This car is faster than that one."
- Use the correct comparative form (e.g., "-er" or "more").
Using Superlatives Correctly
- Ensure the superlative refers to more than two things being compared:
- "This is the fastest car on the market."
- Use the correct superlative form (e.g., "-est" or "most").
Using "Than" and "As"
- "Than" is used following comparatives to state what something is being compared to.
- "She is taller than he."
- "The house is bigger than the car."
- "As" can be used in comparative contexts to show that two things are equal or to denote the same amount or degree of something.
- "She is as tall as he."
- "The two cars are equally fast as each other."
Compound Adjectives
- Compound adjectives that have multiple words, need to maintain the correct comparative/superlative structure on the applicable word.
- For example, "long-distance." The comparative would be "longer-distance" and superlative "longest-distance."
Other Examples of Comparative and Superlative Use Cases
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Combining comparative and superlative with "the" to define the highest or lowest state of a quality.
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"This is the most expensive item."
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Using comparative structures for highlighting the degree of a statement.
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Test your knowledge on comparatives and superlatives! This quiz covers how to form comparatives and superlatives for various types of adjectives. Improve your understanding of English grammar rules regarding comparison.
