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One -syllable adjectives and adverbs
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small
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smaller than
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the smallest of, in
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large
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larger than
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the largest of, in
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nice
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nicer than
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the nicest of, in
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Adjectives of two or more syllables
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intelligent
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more intelligent than
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the most intelligent of, in
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boring
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more boring than
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the most boring of, in
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Two-syllable adjectives ending in y and er
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friendlier than |
the friendliest of, in |
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| clever |
cleverer than |
cleverest of, in |
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Irregular adjectives and adverbs
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| good |
better than |
the best of, in |
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| bad |
worse than |
the worst of, in |
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Chester is less large than London
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They are less intelligent than us
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Studying is less bad than doing the housework
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English is the least difficult subject of this
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Her jumper is as expensive as his shirt
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My brother isn't as slim as yours
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Your parents are not so young as mine
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