this presentation shows the comparatives and superlatives adjectives

1. Comparative and Superlative
Comparative
and
Superlative
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2. Comparative and Superlative
When we compare things we use a
different form of the adjective:
fatter
fat
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fattest

3. Comparative and Superlative
•We say that fatter is the comparative form of
fat – we are comparing them.
•We say that fattest is the superlative form
of fat.
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4. Comparative and Superlative
Find the comparative and
superlative form of:
high
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5. Comparative and Superlative
highest
higher
high
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6. Comparative and Superlative
Find the comparative and
superlative form of:
large
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long
warm

7. Comparative and Superlative
large
larger
largest
long
longer
longest
warm
warmer
warmest
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8. Comparative and Superlative
Sometimes, instead, we use an extra
word before the adjective:
more
comfortable
comfortable
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most
comfortable

9. Comparative and Superlative
We say that more comfortable is the
comparative form of comfortable – we are
comparing them.
We say that most comfortable is the
superlative form of comfortable.
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10. Comparative and Superlative
Most words of more than one syllable use more and most
What is the comparative form of miserable?
and the superlative?
more miserable
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most miserable

11. Comparative and Superlative
Find the comparative and superlative form of:
unusual
intelligent
more unusual
more intelligent
most unusual
most intelligent
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12. Comparative and Superlative
There are some exceptions:
• Words ending in –y add –ier and -iest
happy
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happier
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happiest

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Some two-syllable words add –er and –est:
• clever and quiet add –er and -est
sssh
sssh
quieter
quiet
sssh
quietest
or
clever
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cleverer
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cleveres
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14. Comparative and Superlative
A few three syllable words add –ier and –iest:
unhappy
unhappier
unhappiest
unlucky
unluckier
unluckiest
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15. Comparative and Superlative
A small group of words can add
-er and –est or use more and most:
common
cruel
gentle
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polite
shallow
pleasant
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stupid
narrow
simple

16. Comparative and Superlative
A few words change completely in the
comparative and superlative:
good
better
worse
best
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bad
worst
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17. Comparative and Superlative
A few words cannot have a comparative or superlative.
Why?
Because they are already absolute
e.g.
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perfect

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Some for you to try:
Find the comparative and superlative of:
small
smaller
smallest
popular
more popular
most popular
famous
more famous
most famous
spotless
spotless
spotless
well
better
best
cruel
crueller/more
cruel
cruellest/most cruel
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