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Comparatives and Superlatives

• The possessive adjective "of the two" is used to compare two nouns, indicating which one belongs to someone or something.
• "The ________ of the two men" is used to describe a person's profession or characteristic.
• "That is the ________" is used to describe the best or most extreme example of something.
• Comparative forms are used to compare two things, e.g. "There is ________ rice in this bowl than the other one."
• Superlative forms are used to describe the best or most extreme example of something, e.g. "This is the ________ book on the shelf."
• The phrase "This [place/object] is ________" is used to describe a condition or state, e.g. "This cave is ________. I cannot see anything."
• Comparative forms are used to compare two things, e.g. "This is the ________ mattress in the shop."
• Comparative forms are used to describe people's characteristics, e.g. "Janet is ________ than her sister."
• Similes are used to compare people's characteristics, e.g. "Geraldine is a good ballerina. She is ________ as a swan."
• Superlative forms are used to describe the best or most extreme example of something, e.g. "This is the ________ gown in the bridal shop."