Correct English Punctuation

 

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Nouns and verbs often require description.

Adjectives

Adjectives describe a noun.
the tall tree, the expensive coat

Numbers are adjectives too
two trees, four coats

Adverbs

Adverbs give you more detail about the action or adjective.
Jack climbed fast, the coat was very expensive

Comparatives & Superlatives

These are special forms of adjectives used for comparing things.

Comparatives are used to compare people and things to each other.
My fence is taller than your fence.

Superlatives state that one thing is supreme.
My fence is the tallest.

Forming comparatives and superlatives depends on the number of syllables in the word.

Adjective Comparative Superlative
1 syllable --er the --est
1 syllable
ending in e
--r the --st
2+ syllables more... the most...
2+ syllables
ending iny
--ier
(remove the y)
the --est
(remove the y)

Never use both --er/--est and more together.


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