Fifth Class English · D.2 · Adjectives and adverbs
Comparing with -er, -est, more and most
Compare two with -er or more. Compare three or more with -est or most. Never use both together.
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Use a form of "heavy". This backpack is ___ than that one.
- heavier (right)
- heaviest
- more heavier
- more heavy
Use a form of "far". Of the three cities, Kai's is the ___.
- most far
- farther
- farthest (right)
- more farthest
Use a form of "interesting". Of the three books, Luca's is the ___.
- interestingest
- more most interesting
- most interesting (right)
- more interesting
Tip: Compare two with -er or more. Compare three or more with -est or most. Never use both together.
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