ACT English comparative vs superlative flashcards

Study comparative and superlative adjectives for the ACT English section with flashcards that highlight definitions, usage, and examples.

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A comparative adjective compares two nouns, indicating a higher degree of a quality. Example: 'faster', 'taller'.

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1. What is a comparative adjective?

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Comparative Adjectives(16)

Comparative adjective definition?

A comparative adjective compares two nouns, indicating a higher degree of a quality. Example: 'faster', 'taller'.

When to use 'more' with adjectives?

Use 'more' with adjectives of three or more syllables. Example: 'more beautiful', 'more interesting'.

True or False: Comparative adjectives can end in -er.

True. Example: 'smaller', 'bigger', 'faster'.

Fill in the blank: Tom is ______ than Jerry.

faster.

Comparative form of 'happy'?

happier.

How to form the comparative of 'good'?

Use 'better'.

Comparative adjective for 'tall'?

taller.

Which is correct: 'more smart' or 'smarter'?

'Smarter' is correct.

Cause → Effect: If a car is 'quicker', then...

It can travel a longer distance in less time.

Comparative for 'expensive'?

more expensive.

Example of comparing two cities:

New York is bigger than Boston.

True or False: 'less' is used for comparative adjectives.

True. Example: 'less expensive'.

What is the comparative of 'bad'?

worse.

Fill in the blank: This problem is ______ than the last one.

easier.

Comparative form of 'hot'?

hotter.

When do you use 'less' with adjectives?

With one-syllable adjectives or when qualifying a negative degree.

Superlative Adjectives(16)

Define superlative adjectives.

Superlative adjectives describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more items, e.g., tallest, fastest.

Example of a superlative adjective.

She is the smartest student in the class.

True or False: 'Best' is a superlative.

True - 'Best' indicates the highest quality among all options.

Fill in the blank: This is the __________ book I've ever read.

most interesting

Comparative vs Superlative: 'bigger' vs 'biggest'.

Bigger compares two, while biggest indicates the highest degree among three or more.

How to form superlative adjectives?

Add '-est' for short adjectives (e.g., fast → fastest) or use 'most' for longer adjectives (e.g., beautiful → most beautiful).

Superlative form of 'happy'.

happiest

True or False: Superlatives can only be used with adjectives.

False - They can also be used with adverbs, e.g., 'fastest'.

Fill in the blank: Mount Everest is the __________ mountain in the world.

highest

Identify the superlative: 'This is the coldest day of the year.'

coldest

Example of using 'most' in a sentence.

He is the most talented musician in the group.

What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

worst

Fill in the blank: She is the __________ runner in the race.

fastest

Explain why 'least' is used.

'Least' is used to indicate the lowest degree of quality, e.g., least expensive.

Identify the error: 'She is the more beautiful of the two sisters.'

'More beautiful' should be 'more beautiful' for two; use 'most beautiful' for three or more.

True or False: Superlatives can compare only two subjects.

False - Superlatives compare three or more subjects.

Questions in this Study Set(32)

1. What is a comparative adjective?

A.It compares two nouns.
B.It describes a single noun.
C.It indicates an equal degree of quality.
D.It is used only in the past tense.

2. What best describes superlative adjectives?

A.They indicate the highest degree of quality among three or more items.
B.They compare two items.
C.They are used to describe a single item.
D.They express a moderate quality.

3. When do you use 'more' with adjectives?

A.With one-syllable adjectives.
B.With two-syllable adjectives.
C.With adjectives of three or more syllables.
D.Only with adjectives ending in -er.

4. Identify the superlative adjective in the sentence: 'This is the fastest car on the market.'

A.fastest
B.car
C.market
D.this

5. True or False: The comparative adjective form of 'small' is 'smaller'.

A.True
B.False
C.Only in some contexts
D.Depends on the noun

6. Fill in the blank: She is the __________ artist in the gallery.

A.most creative
B.more creative
C.creativest
D.most creatively

7. Fill in the blank: Sarah is ______ than her brother.

A.taller
B.more tall
C.most tall
D.tallest

8. Which of the following is NOT a superlative?

A.smartest
B.most beautiful
C.better
D.oldest

9. What is the comparative form of 'happy'?

A.happier
B.more happy
C.most happy
D.happiest

10. Which sentence correctly uses a superlative adjective?

A.She is the most intelligent of the three students.
B.She is the more intelligent of the three students.
C.She is the intelligentest student.
D.She is the intelligent in the class.

11. How do you form the comparative of 'good'?

A.better
B.more good
C.gooder
D.goodest

12. What is the superlative form of 'good'?

A.better
B.goodest
C.best
D.most good

13. Which of the following is the comparative adjective for 'tall'?

A.taller
B.more tall
C.tallest
D.tallier

14. Fill in the blank: This is the __________ pizza I have ever tasted.

A.most delicious
B.deliciousest
C.more delicious
D.delicious

15. Which is NOT a correct comparative form?

A.smarter
B.more smart
C.better
D.happier

16. Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'least'?

A.This is the least expensive option.
B.This is the less expensive option.
C.This is the least expensive than others.
D.This is the leastest expensive option.

17. Cause → Effect: If a car is 'quicker', then...

A.it is slower.
B.it can cover a distance in less time.
C.it uses more fuel.
D.it is heavier.

18. What is the correct superlative form of 'happy'?

A.happiest
B.more happy
C.most happy
D.happyest

19. What is the comparative form of 'expensive'?

A.more expensive
B.expensiver
C.expensive
D.most expensive

20. True or False: Superlative adjectives can only be used with adjectives.

A.True
B.False
C.Depends on context
D.Only in formal writing

21. Choose the correct example of comparing two cities:

A.Los Angeles is bigger than San Francisco.
B.Los Angeles is more big than San Francisco.
C.San Francisco is the biggest city.
D.San Francisco is bigger than Los Angeles.

22. Fill in the blank: The __________ movie of the year won several awards.

A.best
B.better
C.more better
D.most best

23. True or False: 'less' can be used with comparative adjectives.

A.True
B.False
C.Only with adverbs
D.Only with nouns

24. What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

A.worse
B.worsest
C.worst
D.most bad

25. What is the comparative form of 'bad'?

A.worse
B.more bad
C.badder
D.baddest

26. Fill in the blank: He is the __________ player on the team.

A.most skilled
B.more skilled
C.skilledest
D.most skillful

27. Fill in the blank: This test is ______ than the last one.

A.easier
B.more easy
C.most easy
D.easyer

28. Which sentence correctly uses a superlative?

A.She is the most diligent worker in the office.
B.She is the more diligent than her colleague.
C.She is diligentest of all.
D.She is the diligent worker.

29. What is the comparative form of 'hot'?

A.hotter
B.more hot
C.hottest
D.hotest

30. True or False: Superlatives can only compare three subjects.

A.True
B.False
C.Only in specific cases
D.Only in writing

31. When do you use 'less' with adjectives?

A.With one-syllable adjectives or negative degrees.
B.Only with two-syllable adjectives.
C.With all adjectives.
D.Only with proper nouns.

32. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a superlative adjective?

A.This is the hardest test I have ever taken.
B.She is more creative than anyone in her class.
C.He runs faster than his brother.
D.That is a better option.

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