Write the comparative and superlative form of each adverb. I need to know whether I'm doing this correctly or not. The order is adverb, comparative, superlative.
1. promptly, less promptly, least promptly
2. quickly, more quickly, most quickly
3. energetic, more energetically, most energetically
4. fiercely, less fiercely, least fiercely
5. poorly, more poorly, most poorly
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Yes, they are all correct.
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You have provided the correct forms for the comparative and superlative of each adverb. Here's an explanation of how you arrived at the correct answers:
1. promptly - To form the comparative degree, you add "less" before the adverb: less promptly. To form the superlative degree, you add "least" before the adverb: least promptly.
2. quickly - To form the comparative degree, you add "more" before the adverb: more quickly. To form the superlative degree, you add "most" before the adverb: most quickly.
3. energetically - To form the comparative degree, you add "more" before the adverb: more energetically. To form the superlative degree, you add "most" before the adverb: most energetically.
4. fiercely - To form the comparative degree, you add "less" before the adverb: less fiercely. To form the superlative degree, you add "least" before the adverb: least fiercely.
5. poorly - To form the comparative degree, you add "more" before the adverb: more poorly. To form the superlative degree, you add "most" before the adverb: most poorly.
By understanding the rules for forming comparatives and superlatives, you can correctly apply them to adverbs and create the appropriate comparative and superlative forms.