Comparisons and Superlatives Exercises

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What is the correct comparative form of the adjective 'bad'?

  • worse (correct)
  • worst
  • worser
  • more bad

Which of the following sentences uses a superlative adjective correctly?

  • He is more taller than his peers.
  • She is the best singer in the choir. (correct)
  • This is the more interesting book I've ever read.
  • That was the least funniest joke.

What is the superlative form of 'little'?

  • least (correct)
  • lesser
  • littlest
  • more little

Which statement best describes a common mistake when using comparatives and superlatives?

<p>Saying 'more better' for comparative forms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a rule for forming comparatives and superlatives?

<p>Always add '-est' to form a superlative for two-syllable adjectives. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Comparisons and Superlatives

Practice Exercises

  • Identify Comparatives: Rewrite sentences to use comparative forms.
  • Fill in the Blanks: Complete sentences with appropriate comparative or superlative adjectives.
  • Transform Adjectives: Change given adjectives into their comparative and superlative forms.
  • Sentence Creation: Create sentences using specified adjectives in comparative or superlative forms.

Common Mistakes

  • Incorrect Usage: Confusing comparatives and superlatives (e.g., using "more" with superlatives).
  • Form Overuse: Using double comparatives (e.g., "more better").
  • Adjective Form Errors: Misusing irregular adjectives (e.g., "good - gooder").
  • Negatives: Using negative forms incorrectly (e.g., "not the best" vs. "the worst").

Irregular Forms

  • Good: Better (comparative), Best (superlative)
  • Bad: Worse (comparative), Worst (superlative)
  • Far: Farther/Further (comparative), Farthest/Furthest (superlative)
  • Little: Less (comparative), Least (superlative)
  • Much/Many: More (comparative), Most (superlative)

Usage In Sentences

  • Comparative Sentences:
    • "This book is more interesting than that one."
    • "She is taller than her brother."
  • Superlative Sentences:
    • "He is the fastest runner on the team."
    • "This is the best restaurant in town."

Formulation Rules

  • Regular Adjectives:
    • One-syllable: Add "-er" for comparative; "-est" for superlative (e.g., tall - taller - tallest).
    • Two-syllable ending in -y: Change -y to -i and add "-er" or "-est" (e.g., happy - happier - happiest).
    • Two or more syllables: Use "more" for comparative and "most" for superlative (e.g., beautiful - more beautiful - most beautiful).
  • Irregular Adjectives: Memorize specific irregular forms.
  • Two-syllable adjectives: Some can take either form (e.g., clever - cleverer or more clever).

Comparisons and Superlatives Overview

  • Comparatives highlight differences between two entities, using forms such as "taller" or "more interesting."
  • Superlatives indicate the highest degree among three or more entities, using forms like "tallest" or "most interesting."

Practice Exercises

  • Identify comparatives by rewriting sentences to incorporate comparative forms.
  • Complete sentences with the correct comparative or superlative adjectives for better grammatical accuracy.
  • Transform adjectives by converting them into their comparative and superlative versions.
  • Create original sentences that effectively use specified adjectives in comparative or superlative contexts.

Common Mistakes

  • Avoid confusing comparatives and superlatives; don’t use "more" when a superlative is required.
  • Refrain from using double comparatives, such as "more better," which are grammatically incorrect.
  • Pay attention to irregular adjectives, as forms like "good - gooder" are incorrect; the correct forms are "better" and "best."
  • Be cautious with negatives; ensure proper usage like "not the best" versus "the worst."

Irregular Forms

  • Good: Comparative is "better," superlative is "best."
  • Bad: Comparative is "worse," superlative is "worst."
  • Far: Comparative can be "farther" or "further," superlative can be "farthest" or "furthest."
  • Little: Comparative is "less," superlative is "least."
  • Much/Many: Comparative is "more," superlative is "most."

Usage in Sentences

  • Comparative examples include: "This book is more interesting than that one" and "She is taller than her brother."
  • Superlative examples include: "He is the fastest runner on the team" and "This is the best restaurant in town."

Formulation Rules

  • For regular adjectives with one syllable, add "-er" for the comparative and "-est" for the superlative (e.g., "tall - taller - tallest").
  • For two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, change -y to -i and add "-er" or "-est" (e.g., "happy - happier - happiest").
  • For two or more syllables, use "more" for comparatives and "most" for superlatives (e.g., "beautiful - more beautiful - most beautiful").
  • Memorize specific irregular forms for adjectives to avoid errors.
  • Some two-syllable adjectives can take either form, such as "clever - cleverer" or "more clever."

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