Comparative

Comparative

1. Superlative

   • Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality.
     • The group that is being compared with can be omitted if it is clear from the context
   • They are used in sentences where a subject is compared to a group of objects.
   • Noun (subject) + verb + the + superlative adjective + noun (object).
   • Examples
     • My house is the largest one in our neighborhood.
     • This is the smallest box I've ever seen.
     • Your dog ran the fastest of any dog in the race.

2. Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two objects they modify

3. They are used in sentences where two nouns are compared, in this pattern:

4. Noun (subject) + verb + comparative adjective + than + noun (object).

5. The second item of comparison can be omitted if it is clear from the context

6. Examples

   • My house is larger than hers.
   • This box is smaller than the one I lost.
   • The rock flew higher than the roof.

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