Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

Exploring Comparative Adjectives: Subtopics and Usage

8 Questions

0 Views

Exploring Comparative Adjectives: Subtopics and Usage

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Как образуется сравнительная степень прилагательного с добавлением -er?

Добавляется -est к основной форме

Добавляется -ing к основной форме

Используется наречие 'more' перед сравнительной формой

Добавляется -er к основной форме (correct)

Как образуется сравнительная степень прилагательного, которое не подчиняется общему правилу?

Добавляется -ing к основной форме

Используется наречие 'more' перед сравнительной формой (correct)

Добавляется -est к основной форме

Добавляется -er к основной форме

Как образуется сравнительная степень прилагательного 'good'?

'more good' (correct)

'best'

'gooding'

'gooder'

Почему форма 'funner' редко используется?

Она звучит странно Signup and view all the answers

Как образуются сравнительные прилагательные?

Добавлением суффикса -er к основной форме прилагательного Signup and view all the answers

Какое прилагательное является неправильным сравнительным?

Хороший (становится 'best') Signup and view all the answers

Как образуются сравнительные прилагательные при окончании основной формы на -e, -y, -ow или -aw?

Добавлением суффикса -r Signup and view all the answers

Что используется для образования превосходной степени прилагательных?

Суффикс -est Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Comparative Adjectives: Exploring the Subtopics of Adjective Comparison

Comparative forms of adjectives are a fundamental aspect of the English language. They help us express degrees of comparison between objects or ideas, such as "more beautiful" or "less expensive." Here, we'll delve into four subtopics: comparative adjectives, irregular comparatives, comparative adjectives with -er, and forming comparatives.

1. Comparative Adjectives Comparative adjectives are formed by adding the suffix -er to the base form of an adjective. For example, "beautiful" becomes "more beautiful" and "happy" becomes "happier." Some adjectives, however, form comparatives using different patterns, like "bad" becoming "worse" or "old" becoming "older."

2. Irregular Comparatives Irregular comparatives are those adjectives that do not follow the usual pattern of adding -er or -r to form a comparative. Some common examples include "good" (becomes "better"), "bad" (becomes "worse"), "little" (becomes "less"), "much" (becomes "more"), and "old" (becomes "older").

3. Comparative Adjectives with -er As mentioned, most adjectives form comparatives by adding -er or -r. When the base adjective ends with a consonant followed by -e, -y, -ow, or -aw, we add -r instead of -er. For instance, "beauty" becomes "more beautiful" and "happiness" becomes "happier."

4. Forming Comparatives To form comparatives, we need to follow these steps:

Identify the base form of the adjective.
Add -er to the base form if the adjective follows the common rule.
If the adjective is irregular, refer to the list of irregular comparatives.

For example, if we have the adjective "fun," we can follow these steps to form the comparative "more fun":

Identify the base form: "fun"
Check if the adjective is irregular: "fun" is not in the list of irregular comparatives
Add -er to the base form: "fun" + "_er" = "funner"

However, "funner" is not commonly used. In this case, we might say "more fun" instead.

Comparative Adjectives with "more" When forming a comparative adjective with "more," we use the adverb "more" before the comparative form of the adjective. For example, "This house is more beautiful than that one."

Conclusion Comparative adjectives are essential tools in the English language to express degrees of comparison. By understanding how to form comparatives, using irregular comparatives, and recognizing comparatives with -er, we can communicate more effectively in various contexts.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Delve into the world of comparative adjectives with this quiz, covering four subtopics: comparative adjectives, irregular comparatives, comparative adjectives with -er, and forming comparatives. Learn how to express degrees of comparison and communicate effectively in English.