Comparatives and Superlatives: Exploring Degrees of Comparison NOT DONE!!!!!

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 1-3

Comparatives and Superlatives: Exploring Degrees of Comparison

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to form and use comparatives and superlatives to compare different degrees of comparison.

What do you already know about comparatives and superlatives? (vergelijkende en overtreffende trap)

What are Comparatives?

Comparatives are used to compare two things and show the difference in degree. They are formed by adding '-er' to the end of most one-syllable adjectives or by using 'more' before longer adjectives.

Comparative Examples

1. She is taller than her sister.
2. My car is faster than yours.
3. This book is more interesting than that one.

What are Superlatives?

Superlatives are used to compare three or more things and show the highest degree. They are formed by adding '-est' to the end of most one-syllable adjectives or by using 'most' before longer adjectives.

Superlative Examples

1. He is the tallest person in the room.
2. It's the fastest roller coaster in the world.
3. This is the most delicious cake I've ever tasted.

Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives

Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms. For example, 'good' becomes 'better' in the comparative form and 'best' in the superlative form.

Irregular Comparative and Superlative Examples

1. This is a better solution than the previous one.
2. She is the best player on the team.

Quiz: Comparative & Superlative Forms

Provide the comparative and superlative forms for the word 'big'.

Quiz Question: Comparative & Superlative Forms

What are the comparative and superlative forms of 'happy'?

Summary

Comparatives and superlatives allow us to compare different degrees of comparison. Remember the rules for forming comparatives and superlatives, and be aware of irregular forms.