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Adverbs like adjectives can be compared. They have the same three degrees (1) positive - one thing or person, (2) comparative - two things or persons, and (3) superlative - more than two things or persons. Most adverbs formed from adjectives use more or most to express comparisons.

Example: slowly, more slowly, most slowly

Write the comparative and superlative forms of the following adverbs.

1. softly

2. lazily

3. heavily

4. comfortably

5. quietly

Answers

1. softly, more softly, most softly

2. lazily, more lazily, most lazily

3. heavily, more heavily, most heavily

4. comfortably, more comfortably, most comfortably

5. quietly, more quietly, most quietly

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Some adverbs, including those that can also be adjectives, use er and est to form comparisons.

Example: soon, sooner, soonest

Form the comparative and superlative of these words.

1. early

2. high

3. fast

4. hard

5. often

Answers

1. early, earlier, earliest

2. high, higher, highest

3. fast, faster, fastest

4. hard, harder, hardest

5. often, oftener or more often, oftenest or most often

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Some adverbs have an irregular comparison.

Example: well, better, best

Give the comparative and superlative of these words.

1. far

2. little

3. much

4. badly

5. ill

Answers

1. far, farther, farthest

2. little, less, least

3. much, more, most

4. badly, worse, worst

5. ill, worse, worst