Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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May 7, 2024

Comparing and Differing with Adjectives: A companion to Positive Adjectives

When we want to describe how one effect differs from another, relative and superlative adjectives allow us to make intriguing comparisons. Let us explore these handy yet ultimately brilliant tools and how they can enhance our writing

First, a lesson on what is an adjective; it is a describing word that provides details about nouns. Some common adjectives examples include" happy"," altitudinous", and" loud". Adjectives help bring our jotting to life by allowing us to paint pictorial filmland with descriptive language. Now, on to the main event.

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Deciphering Positive Adjectives

What is an adjective? These awesome words paint a picture with details, describing nouns (people, places, or things). Here are some examples of adjectives that start with a:

Amazing planet

Adorable little girl

Astounding orchestra

Comparative and Superlative: Delve into a world of possibilities

Comparative adjectives aid us compare nouns with each other. Here is the basic formula for better understanding:

Positive adjective (the basic form)

+ er (for most one-syllable adjectives)

More + positive adjective (for longer adjectives)

For example:

The tall tree provided more shade. (positive adjective)
The taller tree provided the most shade. (comparative adjective)
The giraffe is more graceful than the elephant. (comparative adjective with "more")

Superlative intricacies

Superlative adjectives take things to the extreme, comparing more than two nouns and declaring the ultimate champion. Here is the basic formula for better understanding::

Positive adjective (the basic form)

+ est (for most one-syllable adjectives)

The most + positive adjective (for longer adjectives)

For example:

The tall tree provided shade. (positive adjective)
The tallest tree provided the most shade. (superlative adjective)
The giraffe is the most graceful animal on the savanna. (superlative adjective with "the most")

Superlative adjectives come with a special responsibility – they can only be used when comparing more than two things! Some adjectives (like "good," "bad," "far") have irregular forms for comparative and superlative. These are your trusty dictionary friends – look them up if you are unsure!

Sharpening Your Skills: Adjectives Examples!

Let's practice using comparative and superlative adjectives in sentences:

My brother is funnier than my sister (but I love them both!). (comparative)
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. (superlative)
This pizza is the cheesiest I have ever tasted! (superlative)

Dodging the common mistakes

Even grammar maestros can slip up sometimes. Here are some common mistakes to avoid:

Double comparatives: Don't use "more er" or "more est." Stick to "more" + adjective or adjective + "est."
Superlative misuse: Remember, superlatives are for comparing more than two things!
Mixing positive and comparative/superlative: Don't say things like "the most interestinger" – that's not a word!

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FAQs:

Q1: Can an adjective ever come after a verb?

Ans: Yes, sometimes adjectives can come after verbs, especially linking verbs like "be," "seem," "appear," etc. These adjectives describe the subject and complete the sentence (e.g., The house looked ancient).

Q2: What are some positive adjectives? (Keywords: positive adjectives)

Ans: Positive adjectives describe something in a favorable way.

Here are some examples:
Happy
Beautiful
Intelligent
Friendly

Q3: How do I know if I should use "more" or "-er" for a comparative adjective?

Ans: Generally, one-syllable adjectives use "-er" for the comparative form (e.g., big - bigger). Longer adjectives (two syllables or more) use "more" + the adjective.

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