Level
4 Unit 3 - Adjective or Adverb - Comparative or Superlative?
Complete the text with the correct word.. |
Many comparatives are formed by adding "er" to the adjective:
Many adverbs are formed by adding "ly" to the adjective:
e.g. "clear": comparative = "clearer", superlative = "clearest"
Many adverbs are formed by adding "ly" to the adjective:
Comparatives and superlatives are usually constructed with "more" and "most:
e.g. "clearly" comparative= more clearly, superlative = most clearly
A notable exception: Adj = Good, Adv = Well
Comparatives are: Better & Best (for both)
For example:
It's a good car. I drive well. My car is better than yours. I drive better than you. Whose car is best? Who drives best?
Notice that to form adjectives from adjectives ending in "y" you usually add "ily"
Click on "grammar" at the top of the page for more examples and exceptions
Now complete the text opposite.