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Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparatives & Superlatives. Comparatives & Superlatives as Adverbs. The comparative will modify verbs that compare the actions of two items. earlier, farther The superlative will modify verbs that compare the actions of three or more items. earliest, farthest. Examples.

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Comparatives & Superlatives

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  1. Comparatives & Superlatives

  2. Comparatives & Superlatives as Adverbs • The comparative will modify verbs that compare the actions of two items. • earlier, farther • The superlative will modify verbs that compare the actions of three or more items. • earliest, farthest

  3. Examples • Frank will arrive early in the morning. (positive or basic form) • Josh arrived earlier in the morning. (comparative) • Samuel arrived the earliest to the concert. (superlative) *Superlatives can also modify adjectives that compare qualities.

  4. What is the comparative form of the adjective slow? • What is the superlative form of the adjective slow? • What is the comparative form of the adverb slowly? • What is the superlative form of the adverb slowly?

  5. Did You Know… • Adjectives or adverbs that have two or more syllables sometimes require more or most to make the comparative and superlative forms.

  6. What is the comparative form of the adjective ferocious? • What is the superlative form of the adjective ferocious? • What is the comparative form of the adverb ferociously? • What is the superlative form of the adverb ferociously?

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