COMPARATIVES
Write on the board the comparative form of BIG
Bigger
What is the superlative form of "small"?
Smallest
What is the importance of using comparatives in software analysis?
They help compare performance, speed, and efficiency between different software/tools.
Name an irregular comparative for "good".
Better (comparative of good).
How do you form comparatives for adjectives ending in -y?
Change the -y → -ier (e.g., happy → happier).
How do you form superlatives for adjectives with three syllables?
Use the most + adjective (e.g., the most expensive).
How can superlatives enhance a software development presentation?
They highlight the strongest features, making the presentation more persuasive (“This is the most secure platform”).
What is the irregular superlative form of "bad"?
Worst (superlative of bad).
Create a sentence using the comparative form of "good".
______ is better than ______
Give an example of a superlative adjective in a sentence.
Example: Python is the easiest language for beginners.
Compare two programming languages using comparatives.
Python is more flexible than C++. Java is faster than Python in some cases.
Explain the exception for adjectives like "fun" in comparatives.
“Fun” is often treated as irregular → more fun / the most fun (not funner in formal English, though people sometimes say it).
What is the comparative form of "far"?
Farther / Further
What is the superlative form of "bad"?
Worst
Discuss the impact of using superlatives in marketing software.
Superlatives create strong impressions in marketing (“the best solution,” “the fastest app”), which can influence decision-making.
Give an example of an adjective that does not follow the standard rules for comparatives.
Good → better / best, Bad → worse / worst, Far → farther/further.
Identify the comparative form in this sentence: "This software is faster than the previous version."
Faster
Identify the superlative in: "This is the best software on the market.
Best
Create a scenario where comparatives would be essential in a project report.
In a project report comparing frameworks, e.g., “React is easier to learn than Angular, but Angular is more powerful for large-scale apps.”
Discuss why the adjective "unique" should not have a comparative form.
Because unique already means “one of a kind,” so it cannot logically be “more unique” or “the most unique.