Degrees of comparison

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Learning objective
I can use comparatives and superlatives in a sentence.

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Degrees of comparison
Comparative = vergrotende trap.
Superlative = overtreffende trap.

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more intelligent
least
happier
safest
smaller
Vergrotende trap
Overtreffende trap

Slide 4 - Drag question

Comparatives and Superlatives
To describe things or people, you use adjectives such as small, old, strong, cold and fast.
To compare two things or people, you add -er (comparative) or 
-est (superlative) to the adjective.
The baseball is small
The tennis ball is smaller.
The golf ball is smallest of them all.

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Comparatives and Superlatives
If the adjective end in -e, you only add -r or -st.
safe - safer - safest

If the adjective ends in a short vowel (a, e, i, o, u) + one consonant, you also double the consonant.
fit - fitter - fittest.

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Comparatives and Superlatives
If the adjective ends in a consonant +y, you replace the last letter with -ier and -iest.

happy - happier - happiest

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Comparatives and Superlatives
For adjectives with three syllables (lettergrepen) or more, you use more in the comparative and most in the superlative. Note: This is also the case for some two-syllable adjectives (such as awful, famous and boring).
practical - more practical - most practical
awful - more awful - most awful

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Comparatives and Superlatives
Some adjectives have their own irregular form.
good/well - better - best
bad/ill - worse - worst
little - less - least
many/much - more - most

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What is the comparative of "lively"?

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What is the comparative of "sad"?

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What is the superlative of "hot"?

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What is the superlative of "unpleasant"?

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What is the superlative of "good"

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What is the superlative of "heat"?

Slide 15 - Open question

What now?
Instruction (40 min)
- Grammar instruction: Degrees of comparison.
- Chapter 6: Ex. 28, 29 and 30 (p. 122-124).

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