Questions and Answers
How is the comparative form of the adjective 'happy' formed?
Which form is correctly used for the superlative of 'bad'?
What is the correct comparative form of the adjective 'far'?
Which option correctly uses the superlative form of 'tall'?
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Identify the correct comparative form of the adjective 'little'.
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What is the superlative form of the adjective 'beautiful'?
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Which form is NOT used to compare two items?
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Choose the correct spelling for the comparative form of 'big'.
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Study Notes
Rules For Formation
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Comparative Form: Used to compare two things. Generally formed by:
- Adding -er to the end of one-syllable adjectives (e.g., tall → taller).
- Using more before adjectives with two or more syllables (e.g., beautiful → more beautiful).
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Superlative Form: Used to indicate the highest degree among three or more items. Generally formed by:
- Adding -est for one-syllable adjectives (e.g., tall → tallest).
- Using most for adjectives with two or more syllables (e.g., beautiful → most beautiful).
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Spelling Changes:
- For adjectives ending in -y, change the y to i before adding -er or -est (e.g., happy → happier, happiest).
- Double the final consonant for one-syllable adjectives ending in a single vowel followed by a single consonant (e.g., big → bigger, biggest).
Irregular Adjectives
- Some adjectives do not follow standard rules for comparative and superlative forms. Key irregular adjectives include:
- Good: better (comparative), best (superlative)
- Bad: worse (comparative), worst (superlative)
- Far: farther (comparative), farthest (superlative)
- Little: less (comparative), least (superlative)
- Much/Many: more (comparative), most (superlative)
Formation of Comparative and Superlative Forms
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Comparative Form: Used for comparing two items.
- One-syllable adjectives typically have -er added (e.g., tall → taller).
- Adjectives with two or more syllables usually require more before them (e.g., beautiful → more beautiful).
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Superlative Form: Indicates the highest degree among three or more items.
- One-syllable adjectives generally add -est (e.g., tall → tallest).
- Adjectives with two or more syllables use most (e.g., beautiful → most beautiful).
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Spelling Changes:
- For adjectives ending in -y, the y changes to i before adding -er or -est (e.g., happy → happier/happiest).
- For one-syllable adjectives ending with a single vowel followed by a single consonant, the final consonant is doubled before adding -er or -est (e.g., big → bigger/biggest).
Irregular Adjectives
- Certain adjectives do not adhere to standard comparative and superlative formation rules.
- Good: becomes better (comparative) and best (superlative).
- Bad: changes to worse (comparative) and worst (superlative).
- Far: alters to farther (comparative) and farthest (superlative).
- Little: transforms into less (comparative) and least (superlative).
- Much/Many: changes to more (comparative) and most (superlative).
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Test your knowledge on the formation of comparative and superlative adjectives. This quiz covers standard rules, spelling changes, and irregular adjectives. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their understanding of English grammar.
