Comparative or Superlatives
The giraffe is _____ (tall) animal in the Sahara.
the tallest
What is the superlative of CRUNCHY?
crunchiest
The city is ______(interesting) than the countryside.
more interesting
The word -er is mostly used in comparatives or superlatives?
comparatives
polite (superlative)
Olivia is ________ (young) than Jack.
younger
What is the comparative of CURVY?
curvier OR more curvy than
French is _______ (boring) subject in school.
the most boring
The ending -est is usually found in comparatives or superlatives?
superlatives
sincere
...is more sincere than...
OR
...is sincerer...Spain is __________ trouble) country in Europe
the most troubled
What is the superlative of filthy?
filthiest
Her English skills are _______ (good) than his.
better than
The camel is a nobler creature than the horse.
Is that correct?
The comparative is correct.
(The sentiment is a matter of opinion.)
smokey (superlatives)
...is the smokiest...
My brother is _______ (speed) than me at school.
speedier
What is the comparative of LITTLE?
littler than
An elephant is _________ (awesome) than a mouse.
more awesome
Is it all right to add an adjective before the adjective MORE when creating a comparative?
Sure. People do it all the time.
Example: He ate very much meat than was good for him.
ichy (superlatives)
...is the most itchy...
OR .... is the itchiest...
Water is _______ (much,bore) than soda.
much more boring
What is the superlative of FAR?
the furthest
Bungy jumping is __________ (mad) than shopping.
madder OR more mad (as in crazy)
Is the expression "The hostess with the mostest" acceptable English?
Technically, no. But that won't stop people from saying this sexist expression.
creamy (comparative)
...is more creamy than...
OR...is creamier than...