Mastering Comparative Adjectives: A Pre-Intermediate Guide

The video tutorial explains comparative adjectives, which are used to compare differences between things. It covers short adjectives, syllable counting, and spelling rules, including doubling consonants. It also discusses adjectives ending in Y, multi-syllable adjectives using 'more', and irregular adjectives with no specific rules. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate each concept.

What is a syllable?

• A vowel sound

• A consonant sound

• A type of adjective

• A word with one letter

How do you form the comparative of a short adjective like 'cheap'?

• Add 'est' to the end

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'less' before the adjective

What does 'er' mean when added to a short adjective?

• Equal

• Less

• Different

• More

What is the rule for doubling the consonant in short adjectives?

• If the word ends in a consonant followed by a vowel

• If the word ends in a vowel followed by a consonant

• If the word ends in a consonant

• If the word ends in a vowel

Which of the following adjectives does not require doubling the consonant?

• Big

• Fat

• Hot

• Short

How do you form the comparative of adjectives ending in 'Y'?

• Add 'less' before the adjective

• Add 'er' directly

• Change 'Y' to 'I' and add 'er'

• Add 'more' before the adjective

What is the comparative form of 'pretty'?

• Prettyer

• Less pretty

• Prettier

• More pretty

How do you form the comparative of multi-syllable adjectives not ending in 'Y'?

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'less' before the adjective

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'est' to the end

What is the comparative form of 'good'?

• Gooder

• Better

• More good

• Goodest

Which of the following is an irregular comparative adjective?

• Taller

• More beautiful

• Funnier

• Worse