The document defines and provides examples of comparative and superlative forms in English grammar. The comparative form is used to compare two nouns, verbs, or other adverbs, and shows examples like "Carol is smarter, but Elizabeth is taller" and "Luis works more efficiently than Pedro." The superlative form compares three or more objects, people, or places and takes the comparison to the highest degree, with examples such as "Carlos is the oldest boy at the school" and "Maria was the most talented dancer in the competition."

1. Comparative and SuperlativeComparative and Superlative
FormsForms
República Bolivariana de Venezuela
Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación Superior
Universidad Yacambú
Cátedra: Idioma Intermedio Intensivo
THI-0384 ED04D0V2015-2
Mónica Paredes Botelho
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Agosto, 2015

2. Comparative Form. DefinitionComparative Form. Definition
The comparative form is used to compare two nouns
(people, places, or things) or to describe verbs (actions), or
other adverbs (words that describe verbs).

3. ExamplesExamples
Carol is smarter, but Elizabeth is taller.
Luis works more efficiently than Pedro.

4. Superlative FormSuperlative Form
A superlative adjective is used to
compare three or more objects,
people, or places. Using the
superlative form takes a
comparison to the highest degree
possible.

5. ExamplesExamples
Carlos is the oldest boy at the school.
Maria was the most talented dancer in the competition.

6. ExamplesExamples
Carlos is the oldest boy at the school.
Maria was the most talented dancer in the competition.