Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form of the adjective.
Of all the contestants on the game show, the gentleman from Detroit had the
knowledge of
international affairs.
a.Broadest
b.Broader
c.Broad
d.More broad
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Answer:
Comparatives and superlatives are special types of adjectives used when comparing two or more things. The trickiest thing when using comparatives and superlatives is making sure we are writing them the correct way, but with a little practice, comparatives and superlatives can quickly be mastered.
In this post we’ll review what comparatives and superlatives are, the rules for how to form these adjectives the correct way, and how to use them effectively in a sentence.
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What We Review
The Basics of Comparatives and Superlatives
What is a Comparative?
What is a Superlative?
One Syllable Adjectives
Two Syllable Adjectives
Three or More Syllable Adjectives
Irregular Adjectives
2 Tips for Recognizing and Using Comparative & Superlative Adjectives
Tip #1: Rearrange your sentence to use different forms of the adjective
Tip #2: Remember your spelling rules before making the comparative or superlative form of the adjective
Applying the Basics: Comparative and Superlative Adjective Review & Practice
Comparative Adjectives Exercises & Review
Superlative Adjectives Exercises & Review
Comparative & Superlative Exercises
Try for Yourself: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Quiz
Teacher’s Corner for Comparatives and Superlatives
Summary on Comparative Adjectives and Superlative Adjectives
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The Basics of Comparatives and Superlatives

What is a Comparative?
Comparative Adjectives are words used to describe a noun by comparing it to another noun. We usually think of ‘er’ words like bigger or smaller, but they can be a little trickier than that.
The way we form comparative adjectives is based on the number of syllables in the adjective and whether or not the adjective ends with the letter ‘y’.
What is a Superlative?
Superlative Adjectives are words used to describe a noun when comparing it to two or more nouns to the highest or lowest degree. Think: big, bigger, biggest, or small, smaller, smallest.
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