To find the correct comparative and superlative forms for these adverbs, we need to look at how the base word is formed. There are two main rules:
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Short Adverbs (often same as adjective): For short words like *fast*, *soon*, or *late*, we usually add
-er for the comparative form and
-est for the superlative form.
2.
Adverbs ending in -ly: For most words that end in
-ly (like *quickly*, *sadly*, *bravely*), we cannot just add -er or -est. Instead, we use the helper words
more for the comparative form and
most for the superlative form.
Let's go through the list step-by-step:
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1. fast: This is a short word. Add -er and -est. -> *faster, fastest* (Already done in the example).
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2. quickly: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more quickly, most quickly* (Already done in the example).
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3. sadly: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more sadly, most sadly*.
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4. intelligently: Ends in -ly. It is a long word. Use more/most. -> *more intelligently, most intelligently*.
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5. fearfully: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more fearfully, most fearfully*.
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6. rapidly: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more rapidly, most rapidly*.
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7. patiently: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more patiently, most patiently*.
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8. kindly: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more kindly, most kindly*.
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9. wisely: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more wisely, most wisely*.
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10. soon: This is a short word (no -ly). Add -er and -est. -> *sooner, soonest*.
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11. recently: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more recently, most recently*.
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12. bravely: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more bravely, most bravely*.
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13. frequently: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more frequently, most frequently*.
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14. gaily: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more gaily, most gaily*.
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15. nervously: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more nervously, most nervously*.
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16. lately: Ends in -ly. Use more/most. -> *more lately, most lately*.
*(Note: While some older grammar books might suggest "later" and "latest" for #16, in modern standard English usage regarding time, "lately" means "recently," so it follows the "more/most" rule. "Late" becomes "later/latest," but "Lately" becomes "more lately/most lately.")*
Final Answer:
3. more sadly, most sadly
4. more intelligently, most intelligently
5. more fearfully, most fearfully
6. more rapidly, most rapidly
7. more patiently, most patiently
8. more kindly, most kindly
9. more wisely, most wisely
10. sooner, soonest
11. more recently, most recently
12. more bravely, most bravely
13. more frequently, most frequently
14. more gaily, most gaily
15. more nervously, most nervously
16. more lately, most lately
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing adverbs worksheet.
