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Which adjective would correctly complete the sentence: 'This canyon is the _____ one in the region.'?
Which adjective would correctly complete the sentence: 'This canyon is the _____ one in the region.'?
- most beautiful
- deeper
- fastest
- biggest (correct)
What is the correct superlative form of 'bad'?
What is the correct superlative form of 'bad'?
- worst (correct)
- worster
- baddest
- more bad
How would you ask about the height of a skyscraper?
How would you ask about the height of a skyscraper?
- How tall that skyscraper is?
- How high that skyscraper is?
- How tall is that skyscraper? (correct)
- What is the height of that skyscraper?
Identify the correct usage of the comparative form:
Identify the correct usage of the comparative form:
Which option correctly completes the example sentence? 'My best friend is the _____ of our class.'
Which option correctly completes the example sentence? 'My best friend is the _____ of our class.'
What is the correct way to inquire about the distance of a park?
What is the correct way to inquire about the distance of a park?
Which of the following adjectives can be used in superlative form?
Which of the following adjectives can be used in superlative form?
Which sentence correctly uses a superlative adjective?
Which sentence correctly uses a superlative adjective?
What is the comparative form of the adjective "big"?
What is the comparative form of the adjective "big"?
Which adjective follows the rule of changing "y" to "ier" to form its comparative?
Which adjective follows the rule of changing "y" to "ier" to form its comparative?
Which of these adjectives uses 'more' to form its comparative?
Which of these adjectives uses 'more' to form its comparative?
Which of these is an example of a comparative adjective used correctly in a sentence?
Which of these is an example of a comparative adjective used correctly in a sentence?
In the sentence "The test was easier than I expected", which adjective is in the comparative form?
In the sentence "The test was easier than I expected", which adjective is in the comparative form?
Which of these words is NOT a comparative adjective?
Which of these words is NOT a comparative adjective?
Flashcards
Bridge
Bridge
A structure built to cross over a body of water or road.
Superlatives
Superlatives
Grammar used to express the highest degree of an adjective.
Comparatives
Comparatives
Grammar used to compare two entities using adjectives.
Famous
Famous
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Beautiful
Beautiful
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Lake
Lake
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High
High
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Skyscraper
Skyscraper
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Comparative adjectives
Comparative adjectives
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One syllable adjective comparison
One syllable adjective comparison
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Doubling consonants rule
Doubling consonants rule
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Two syllable adjectives ending in -y
Two syllable adjectives ending in -y
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Long adjectives comparison
Long adjectives comparison
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Irregular comparative adjectives
Irregular comparative adjectives
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Forming comparatives
Forming comparatives
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Sentence examples of comparatives
Sentence examples of comparatives
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Study Notes
Introduction to Adjectives
- Adjectives describe nouns.
- Different types of adjectives exist, like big, beautiful, cold, deep, famous, fast, friendly, funny, hard-working, heavy, high, hot, long, old, popular, short, slow, sporty, tall.
Adjectives and Adverbs
- Adverbs modify adjectives and verbs.
- Example questions include: "How fast can he run?"
Superlative Adjectives
- Superlative adjectives describe the highest degree of a quality.
- Superlative for short adjectives: am/is/are + the + short adjective-est +
- Superlative for long adjectives: am/is/are + the + most adjective +
Exceptions for Superlatives
- Some adjectives have irregular superlatives.
- Good - best
- Bad - worst
- Far - farthest / furthest
- Old - oldest / eldest
- Many - more
Comparative Adjectives
- Comparative adjectives compare two or more nouns.
- Forming comparatives:
- One-syllable adjectives: add -er to the adjective (tall - taller)
- Exceptions: If the adjective ends in one vowel and one consonant, double the consonant before adding -er (big - bigger).
- Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y: change -y to -ier (happy - happier)
- Other adjectives: Use "more" before the adjective (modern - more modern)
Irregular Comparatives
- Some adjectives have irregular comparative forms.
- Good - better
- Bad - worse
- Many - more
- Far - farther / further
- Little - less
Examples of Comparative and Superlative Usage
- Provide examples for applying concepts learned.
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This quiz will test your knowledge of adjectives, including types, comparative forms, and superlative degrees. You'll explore how adjectives describe nouns, as well as the rules and exceptions for forming comparatives and superlatives. Prepare to enhance your understanding of these essential parts of speech.
