Understanding Comparatives and Superlatives in English
By
Cindy Blanco, Ph.D.
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Summary
The article explains the use of comparatives and superlatives in English, detailing how they function as adjectives to compare nouns. It provides examples and a guide to help learners understand and use these grammatical forms correctly.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledComparatives say that one thing is 'more' of the adjective than something else, and superlatives say that one thing is 'the most' of the adjective than everything else.
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