Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparatives & Superlatives

Adjectives

Comparatives

• We use it to compare things.

• One-syllable adjectives: -er

• Two-syllable adjectives which end in 'y': -ier

• Other two-syllable (or more) adjectives: more + adjective

• We always need to add 'than' after the adjective.

Superlatives

• We use it to say which thing is top in a group.

• One-syllable adjectives: -est

• Two-syllable adjectives which end in 'y': -iest

• Other two-syllable (or more) adjectives: the most + adjective

• We always need to put 'the' before the adjective.

Irregulars

• Be careful! Some adjectives have special forms.

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The cat is ... ... the turtle. (fast)

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The penguin is ... ... the giraffe. (short)

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In my opinion, pasta tastes ... ... rice. (good)

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I'm sure he is ... ... man I have ever seen! (tall)

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You are ... ... brother ever! (bad)