Adjectives That Can Be Followed By Infinitives
Some adjectives are followed by infinitives whereas some are followed by ing forms. Some adjectives can be followed by either an infinitive or an ing form. Fill in the blanks with an infinitive or...
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Degrees Of Comparison
English adjectives and adverbs commonly distinguish three degrees: the positive (the basic form), the comparative (expressing a higher degree than is present in something else) and the superlative (expressing a maximal degree). Comparative and superlative adjectives: formation The comparative is formed with –er or more; the superlative is...
Difference Between Comparative And Superlative
We use the comparative to compare one person, thing, action, event or group with another person, thing etc. We use the superlative to compare somebody/something with the whole group that she/he/it belongs to. Mary...
Comparative vs. Superlative
The comparative (e.g. taller, sharper, stronger, heavier, shorter etc.) is used to compare one person or thing with another person or thing. John is taller than Peter. Alice is cleverer than Mary. The superlative...