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    The document outlines the general rules for forming the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in English. It discusses how short adjectives typically form the comparative by adding -er and the superlative by adding -est. Long adjectives usually form the comparative with more and the superlative with most. It also notes irregular forms like good/better/best and lists examples of adjectives that follow other patterns like those ending in -y or -ow. Finally, it provides an exercise with sample sentences applying the comparative and superlative forms.

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    The document outlines the general rules for forming the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in English. It discusses how short adjectives typically form the comparative by adding -er and the superlative by adding -est. Long adjectives usually form the comparative with more and the superlative with most. It also notes irregular forms like good/better/best and lists examples of adjectives that follow other patterns like those ending in -y or -ow. Finally, it provides an exercise with sample sentences applying the comparative and superlative forms.

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    Degrees of Comparison Oneonone Activities Picture Description Exercises 60509

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    The document outlines the general rules for forming the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in English. It discusses how short adjectives typically form the comparative by adding -er and the superlative by adding -est. Long adjectives usually form the comparative with more and the superlative with most. It also notes irregular forms like good/better/best and lists examples of adjectives that follow other patterns like those ending in -y or -ow. Finally, it provides an exercise with sample sentences applying the comparative and superlative forms.

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    of 9

    Degrees of

    comparison
    GENERAL RULES

    a.Short words (1 syllable or two syllables)


    Adjective Comparative Superlative
    •near near(er) (the) near(est)
    •tall tall(er) (the) tall(est)
    b. Long words (3 or more syllables)
    Adjective Comparative Superlative
    • Expensive more expensive the most expensive
    • Beautiful more beautiful the most beautiful
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    c. Adjectives ending in –er, -y,-ow or -le


    Adjective Comparative Superlative
    •simple simpler the simplest
    •busy busier the busiest
    d. Irregular comparatives and superlatives
    Adjective Comparative Superlative
    •Good better the best
    •Bad worse the worst
    •Far further the furthest
    Let’s check
    No Adjective Comparative Superlative

    1. Early
    2. Easy
    3. Smart
    4. Large
    5. Dangerous
    6. diligent
    7. Busy
    8. Difficult
    9. Young
    10. Beautiful
    1. Your bag is ………….. (light) than mine .

    2. Its ………………… (difficult) rule of all .

    3. This pen writes………. (good) than my previous one.

    4. This athlete is ……………. (strong) than his competitor.

    5. This pupil is ……………. (clever) in the class.


    6. This is ……………….. (old) castle in Britain.

    7. Health is ……………….. (important) than money.

    8. This path is ……………. ( narrow) than the parallel one .

    9. Kenyans are ……………. (good) sprinters.

    10. Luxurious hotels are …………….. (expensive)


    than those of economic class.

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