PPT-Superlatives

Craig Thomas BA Two Types There are two types of superlative relative and absolute Relative  John is the smartest boy in the class Absolute  John is very smart Relative Superlative. Penka Stateva, Humboldt University, Berlin stateva@web.de Abstract: This paper discusses the distributive reading of plural superlatives. We argue that the compositional interpretation of plural su Grammar Review: Unit 5 Duration: 1 Hour. Noticing Task 1. Jane went to a safari trip in South Africa. Read her e-mail to her sister . Yara. , then answer the questions which follow. .. What does Jane notice about the zebras?. Regular and Irregular. Overview. Superlative adverbs express the idea that something is “the most __________” OR “the least ___________.”. Unlike comparatives, . superlatives . require a . definite article.. MY HOUSE IS . CHEAPER . THAN. YOURS.. PENCILS ARE . THINNER. . THAN. MARKERS. RUBBER IS . SOFTER. . THAN. LEATHER. JAM IS . SWEETER . THAN . JELLY. PETER IS . LUCKIER. . THAN. MARK. MICE ARE . kapitel. . 11. . Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs. Umlauts. Exceptional Comparisons: . Stem Changes. Exceptional Comparisons: . Gern. (e), . lieber. , am . liebsten. Recognition of Comparatives and Superlatives. Penka Stateva, Humboldt University, Berlin stateva@web.de Abstract: This paper discusses the distributive reading of plural superlatives. We argue that the compositional interpretation of plural su Michael is fat. Garfield is fatter than Michael. Justin . Bieber. is the fattest.. The adjectives . fat, fatter . and . fattest. are called the positive, comparative and superlative respectively.. For most adjectives of one syllable and some two-syllable adjectives . We. . use. . the. . superlatives. . to. talk . about. . the. . differences. . between. . three. . or. . more. . people. ,. animals. . or. . things. . and. . to describe someone or something by saying that they have more of a particular quality than any other of their . est. Grade 4 lesson 18. Superlatives. Superlatives. . are words we use to compare 3 or more items to show which one is the most….. above and beyond . the others. . Prefix SUPER = Above; Beyond (Superman). Content Objective:. Students will learn how to make comparisons with Comparatives & Superlatives.. Language Objective:. Students will . complete . activities . to make comparisons between likes and dislikes.. COMPARATIVES & SUPERLATIVES By Shanti We use the comparative when we compare 2 places/things/people. Sham is quite short . His body is fat . His car is new . Tama is quite tall COMPARATIVES & SUPERLATIVES By Shanti We use the comparative when we compare 2 places/things/people. Sham is quite short . His body is fat . His car is new . Tama is quite tall Comparatives and Superlatives Comparing and Contrasting A comparative statement is used to show how two things are different. A superlative statement is used to show how one thing or a group of similar things are more than or less than everything else. , Dominika . Ringerová. content. Main . information. Superlatives. . of. Slovakia. A. nthem. Typical. . for. Slovakia. End. Main . infonations. 1993. 5,4 mil. 50 . 000. 5. Main . infonations. 8.