Comparatives and superlatives

Comparatives and superlatives

by Thais Popa

​Comparing two things

• ​This phone is bigger than that one.

• ​This phone is more colourful.

​Comparing three or more things

• ​This phone is the most expensive.

• ​This phone is the easiest to use.

Multiple Choice

Which form uses than after an adjective?

• comparative

• superlative

Multiple Choice

Which form uses the before an adjective?

• comparative

• superlative

Multiple Choice

Which form compares more than two things?

• comparative

• superlative

Open Ended

Write the plain adjective forms for these items: more interesting easier older the best

​Comparative and superlative adverbs

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence is comparative?

a. I learn better by talking to people than by reading.

b. Everyone works the hardest before important exams.

• a

• b

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is superlative?

a. I learn better by talking to people than by reading.

b. Everyone works the hardest before important exams.

• a

• b

Multiple Choice

a. I learn better by talking to people than by reading.

b. Everyone works the hardest before important exams.

These sentences compare...

• people/things

• actions