What is the comparative and superlative in this sentence?
Q. The children were happier than they had ever thought possible. And could you explain 'superlative' in the simplest way possible?I really don't get what they are and which words they are supposed to be.
Asked by Louisa. - Tue Feb 19 01:54:12 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Comparatives and Superlatives are special forms of adjectives. They are used to compare two or more things. Generally, comparatives are formed using -er and superlatives are formed using -est. Rule - one syllable adjectives or adverbs: Comparatives smart = smarter young = younger fast = faster Superlatives smart = the smartest young = the youngest fast = the fastest
Answered by father_ted_lookalike - Tue Feb 19 04:24:35 2008

Does anyone know where to find those new facebook superlative type wall photos?
Q. Latley everytime I sign on to facebook there are is yet another type of facebook superlative wall photo someone has posted and then tagged each of thier friends to represent things such as "the flirt", "the best friend" "the clumsy one" ect. Does anyone know where to find these sorta lists?
Asked by musweetness - Thu Mar 5 08:46:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I Beleive your talking about MR Men... You can get them on this site... Copy/Save then Upload it to facebook ( ) OR... you can save a copy of the pic one of your friends has... and upload it Tag Away!!
Answered by Mamma D TTC #2 - Thu Mar 5 15:49:02 2009

Is it correct to use a superlative adjective between two objects?
Q. Is it grammatically correct to use a superlative between 2 objects? ex. She is the oldest of the two.
Asked by Better Than Your A - Wed Dec 24 20:35:21 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Correct English usage demands that you use the comparative form---She is older of the two. There are only two things compared.
Answered by dax - Wed Dec 24 20:49:42 2008

How do you use the comparitive and superlative in French?
Q. Like what are the differences. I know you compare things and can i see some examples. Thanks a ton! Studying for finals and need help!
Asked by sportsiqman8 - Sun May 24 20:13:06 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. comparative: Julie est aussi grande que Simon. (as tall as) superlative: Julie est plus grande que Simon. (taller than)
Answered by Aikuchi - Tue May 26 16:27:00 2009

What does comparative and superlative mean in english?
Q. Please answer the question. Thanks guys! Yall have helped me alot on my curious questions. ASAP.:)Once again thanks.
Asked by Destiny R - Tue Nov 11 19:42:21 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Comparative means two. Superlative is three or more. Use the old "good, better, best" rule.
Answered by Cranky Yankee - Tue Nov 11 19:52:34 2008

Grammar: Use of superlative versus comparative degree forms of adverbs and adjectives.?
Q. When using superlative versus comparative degrees, is it ok to use "I am the oldest child" rather than "I am the older child" when the number of nouns compared isn't obvious? In this example there are two children in the family. The speaker knows there are only two children in the family, but the listener may not know.
Asked by r l - Sat Dec 22 13:40:43 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The jury is still out on this one. But I think it IS ok. 1. Many great writers use this form. 2. One test for comparative or superlative is inclusion or exclusion. In the comparative, 'Tom is younger than John', then Tom and John are clearly distinct. But in 'Tom is the youngest of the boys', Tom is one of the group - even if it is a group of two.
Answered by gravybaby - Sun Dec 23 13:09:12 2007

In the superlative adjective eldest, what can i use if the siblings are only two?
Q. Can i use "older" if am referring to the first child in two siblings but i want to mean HE is the ELDEST?
Asked by lukas - Fri Jun 25 04:15:16 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The correct term to use of the first sibling is "elder": "the elder of two; the eldest of three". As the answers so far have amply demonstrated, education standards in both the UK and the USA are so poor nowadays that very few native speakers are actually aware of this and Alaric is the only one to have given you a correct answer up to now.
Answered by GrahamH - Fri Jun 25 05:31:21 2010

Can someone please explain how to do french superlative?
Q. How do you know when to use plus, or la pire etc?
Asked by Fa . . - Sun Nov 16 00:17:25 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Le/La/Les "plus" = The most Le/La/Les "pire(s)" = The worst Le/La/Les "meilleur(e)(s) = The best
Answered by Raf R - Sun Nov 16 02:17:40 2008

I need help on beginning a high school senior superlative article for yearbook!?
Q. I am in charged of writing the article for senior superlatives in my yearbook, but I need some help or ideas on starting the article.
Asked by Dorbe - Mon Sep 24 01:26:08 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just skip the beginning, write the main part of the article, rough draft, and work on it awhile. Then work on a good ending, then go back and write a beginning for it. Or just write a mediocre beginning, then go back to edit and rewrite. You will probably re-write the article about 4 times or even more to make it really good. Start with brainstorming and an outline or list of what you really want to cover in the article. Then decide on order, and which goes together and what flows into the next section and all that stuff. If I write a beginning at the beginning, it usually gets changed to something better anyway, so why always start there? Especially if you are stuck, just work on a different part. Remember to grab the audience and… [cont.]
Answered by gentlesoul - Wed Sep 26 14:29:06 2007

How are comparitive adjectives and adverbs different from superlative adjectives and adverbs?
Q. How are comparitive adjectives and adverbs different from superlative adjectives and adverbs?
Asked by Tyler R - Thu Jun 4 17:18:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Easy. Comparative compares two. Superlative compares three or more. To make a comparative adjective, add -er to the positive form of the adjective. Therefore: big becomes bigger. If you can't add -er, use more/less plus the positive form: handsome becomes more or less handsome. To make the superlative, add -est to the positive form. So... One is tall...he is taller than Bob...BUT John is the tallest of all three. If you can't add -est, use most/least plus the positive. SO: He's the most handsome of all. To use the comparative or superlative with adverbs, use more/less for two items and most/least for three or more: He drove more quickly than Bob. He drove less carefully than Bob. He drove the least carefully. He drove… [cont.]
Answered by Bard Teacher - Thu Jun 4 17:26:43 2009

If "different" is a comparartive adjective, what are the positive and superlative forms?
Q. Because people often say "different than", which is wrong unless "different" was the comparative form of an adjective. So what are the positive and superlative? (Note: I'm not saying it is, but only "what if".) Bother. I'm only saying, what if. That is, pretend that it is. I already know that, "I'm different than he is," is wrong, but what if it wasn't?
Asked by One Weird Dude - Sat Oct 27 16:16:30 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It isn't. Your concept is wrong. You simply do not hear or see: "X is the more different of the two." "X is the most different of the three." (or differentest.)
Answered by dnldslk - Sat Oct 27 16:24:46 2007

What act of overwhelming, superlative cuteness has your kitty monster committed lately?
Q. What act of overwhelming, superlative cuteness has your kitty monster committed lately?
Asked by Blossomo - Thu Jan 3 22:01:33 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am moving and had a roll of bubble wrap lying on the floor. My kitty figured out how to pop the bubbles by pressing down on the bubbles! (By the way, he is a 17 pounder!)
Answered by LynneU - Thu Jan 3 22:05:11 2008

What superlative would you match with each sign?
Q. it's time to pick the people for superlatives! :D Instead of using people, come up with a superlative for each sign example: 'capricorn: most likely to succeed'
Asked by Sunshine - Tue Aug 31 18:44:46 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Capricorn-Most likely to achieve gaols they set for themselfs Sagittarius-Most likely to explorer the world Gemini-Most likely to be the most intimidating sign (They are pretty damn intimidating) Scorpio-Most likely to kill someone Leo-Most likely to be one of those famous HollyWood actors Aquarius-Most likely to invent gills for humans were you can breathe under water Taurus-Most likely to bore someone to deat...I mean uhhh most likely to be the most patient and Humorous sign Aries-Most likely to be one of those UFC fighters Cancer-Most likely to be the LEAST fakest sign and most caring of them all. Libra-Most likely to BE SEXY,Damn theres one across my street and i cant tell you how much i just want to...oops had my moment… [cont.]
Answered by nd - Tue Aug 31 18:52:53 2010

How do you post those "tag 15 friends" superlative things to your facebook?
Q. I got tagged in one but dont know how to pass it on. thank you!!
Asked by Shayla - Fri Aug 28 13:00:41 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. copy and paste in NOTES under new note, then tag your friends over to the side in the tag people box. you find NOTES in your Profile tab.
Answered by Miz Lamb - Fri Aug 28 13:08:53 2009

what is the superlative word out of fast,faster and fastest?
Q. This is a trick question so think about it before you answer! HINT: Try to use all the words in one sentence
Asked by phil w - Tue Oct 24 08:49:26 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My car is fast, and his car is faster, but your car is the fastest of them all. It's fastest. However, "fast" can be written with the least amount of time, and does end in "st" the way like "best" or "worst." Not exactly a superlative termination to the word, but maybe that is a clue to the riddle?
Answered by LadyPom - Tue Oct 24 13:55:28 2006

What is the comparative,superlative degrees of the word "nice"?
Q. What is the comparative,superlative degrees of the word "nice"?
Asked by Butta - Thu Mar 27 09:48:07 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. comparative form: nicer superlative form: the nicest
Answered by assessor - Thu Mar 27 10:26:19 2008

What is the comparative and superlative of 'northern and willing'?
Q. What is the comparative and superlative of 'northern and willing'?
Asked by Kyra - Wed Feb 3 15:24:48 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. These words can't be changed very easily. Northern could be further north, and northernmost. Willing has to be more willing and most willing.
Answered by cjvw622 - Wed Feb 3 15:29:59 2010

What superlative would each Astrology sign have?
Q. "Best Dressed" "Most Athletic" That stuff.
Asked by Lakers Nation [Retired] - Wed Jul 28 14:48:41 2010 - - -2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Virgo--->Best worker Capricorn--->Most ambitious Taurus--->Most stubborn Cancer--->Most romantic Pisces--->Biggest dreams Scorpio--->Most interesting Aries--->Most arrogant Leo--->Biggest show off Sagittarius--->Most friendly Gemini--->Most talkative Aquarius--->Most unique Libra--->Best shopper
Answered by Exponential - Wed Jul 28 15:00:30 2010

Ideas for Most Likely to Succeed Superlative props?
Q. My friend and I got voted most likely to succeed. We were instructed to dress up and bring props for the yearbook picture. Any creative suggestions? (i was thinking maybe awards and sports medals, etc.)
Asked by Sylvie - Sat Dec 12 15:57:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. suggestions
Answered by viji - Wed Dec 16 07:15:48 2009

I'm on the Shield Staff at my school and I need Senior Superlative Ideas?
Q. traditional and non-traditional ideas please, funny ones would be great too, but this is for an High School Senior Magazine so it has to be kept clean.
Asked by StumpedSenior - Tue Mar 18 08:14:19 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Most likely to be on Broadway. Most likely to win "American Idol". Most likely to be the next Steven Spielberg. Most likely to win a Pulitzer Prize. Most likely to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Most senior superlatives focus on looks, sports or popularity. I encourage you to think outside of the box!!
Answered by Jera - Tue Mar 18 15:54:50 2008