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What is the correct comparative form of the adjective 'bad'?
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?
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'?
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?
Which statement best describes a common mistake when using comparatives and superlatives?
Which of the following is NOT a rule for forming comparatives and superlatives?
Which of the following is NOT a rule for forming comparatives and superlatives?
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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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