Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs

Key Notes:

1. Definition of Adverbs:

• Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing information on how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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2. Comparative Adverbs:

• Purpose: Used to compare two actions or qualities.
• Formation:
  • For adverbs ending in -ly, use “more” before the adverb.
  • Example: “quickly” becomes “more quickly.”
  • For adverbs that do not end in -ly, often add -er.
  • Example: “fast” becomes “faster.”
• Examples in Sentences:
  • “She runs faster than her brother.”
  • “He completed the task more efficiently than I did.”

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3. Superlative Adverbs:

• Purpose: Used to compare three or more actions or qualities.
• Formation:
  • For adverbs ending in -ly, use “most” before the adverb.
  • Example: “quickly” becomes “most quickly.”
  • For adverbs that do not end in -ly, often add -est.
  • Example: “fast” becomes “fastest.”
• Examples in Sentences:
  • “Out of all the students, she runs the fastest.”
  • “He completed the task the most efficiently.”

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4. Irregular Forms:

• Some adverbs have irregular comparative and superlative forms.
• Examples:
  • “well” → “better” (comparative), “best” (superlative)
  • “badly” → “worse” (comparative), “worst” (superlative)

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5. Usage Tips:

• Always ensure the correct form is used based on the context of comparison.
• In writing, avoid redundancy (e.g., do not say “more better” or “most fastest”).