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Which of the following adjectives can form a comparative using 'er'?
Which of the following adjectives can form a comparative using 'er'?
What is the correct superlative form of 'good'?
What is the correct superlative form of 'good'?
Which of these adjectives correctly uses 'most' for its superlative form?
Which of these adjectives correctly uses 'most' for its superlative form?
What is the superlative form of 'easy'?
What is the superlative form of 'easy'?
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Which statement demonstrates the proper use of 'than' with a comparative?
Which statement demonstrates the proper use of 'than' with a comparative?
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Which of the following sentences uses a comparative adjective correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses a comparative adjective correctly?
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Which of these adjectives does not follow standard rules for forming comparatives?
Which of these adjectives does not follow standard rules for forming comparatives?
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What distinguishes a superlative adjective?
What distinguishes a superlative adjective?
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Which sentence illustrates the order of comparison correctly?
Which sentence illustrates the order of comparison correctly?
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Which of the following adjectives changes '-y' to '-ier' when forming a comparative?
Which of the following adjectives changes '-y' to '-ier' when forming a comparative?
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Study Notes
Comparatives
- Comparatives are used to compare two things.
- They are formed with "er" or "more"
- Example: smaller, more beautiful
Superlatives
- Superlatives are used to compare three or more things.
- They are formed with "est" or "most"
- Example: smallest, most beautiful
Forming Comparatives with "er"
- Add "-er" to the end of one-syllable adjectives:
- big – bigger
- small – smaller
- For two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, change the "-y" to "-ier":
- happy – happier
- easy – easier
- For two or more syllable adjectives, use "more":
- beautiful – more beautiful
- interesting – more interesting
Forming Superlatives with "est"
- Add "-est" to the end of one-syllable adjectives:
- big – biggest
- small – smallest
- For two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, change the "-y" to "-iest":
- happy – happiest
- easy – easiest
- For two or more syllable adjectives, use "most":
- beautiful – most beautiful
- interesting – most interesting
Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives
- Some adjectives have irregular forms for comparatives and superlatives.
- Examples:
- good – better – best
- bad – worse – worst
- far – farther/further – farthest/furthest
- many/much – more – most
- little – less – least
Using "than" with Comparatives
- The word "than" is used to introduce the second item in a comparison.
- Example:
- This car is faster than that car.
Using "the" with Superlatives
- Superlative adjectives are always preceded by "the".
- Example:
- The tallest mountain in the world is Mount Everest.
Different Meanings of Comparatives
- Comparatives don't always refer to a comparison of two items.
- They can also suggest a difference in degree between something and itself.
- Example:
- The book is getting more interesting. (The interest is increasing.)
- Example:
- They can also suggest a difference in degree between something and itself.
Order of Comparison
- To construct grammatically correct and clear comparisons, place the comparative or superlative adjective after the comparative or superlative adjective to create a double comparative structure.
- Example:
- The bigger the better.
- The quicker the better.
- Example:
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Description
Test your understanding of comparatives and superlatives with this quiz. Learn how to form comparatives using 'er' and 'more,' and superlatives using 'est' and 'most.' Challenge yourself with examples and improve your English grammar skills.
