Comparative Adjectives ESL1

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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How do you form the comparative of 'happy'?

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The comparative form of 'happy' is 'happier'.

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What is the comparative form of 'bad'?

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The comparative form of 'bad' is 'worse'.

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How do you form the comparative of 'difficult'?

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The comparative form of 'difficult' is 'more difficult'.

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What is the comparative form of 'young'?

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The comparative form of 'young' is 'younger'.

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How do you form the comparative of 'boring'?

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The comparative form of 'boring' is 'more boring'.

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When do you use 'more' instead of '-er'?

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Use 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables, like 'difficult'.

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What is the rule for one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, usually add '-er' to form the comparative, like 'tall' to 'taller'.

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Can you give an example of a one-syllable adjective and its comparative?

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Sure! 'Fast' becomes 'faster'.

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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The comparative form of 'big' is 'bigger'.