Comparatives

What is the comparative form of 'interesting'?

• interestinger

• more interesting

• interestinger

• most interesting

What is the comparative form of 'good'?

• best

• better

• gooder

• more good

What is the comparative form of 'cheap'?

• cheaper

• cheaply

• cheaps

• cheaperer

What is the comparative form of 'funny'?

• funnier

• more funny

• funniest

• funner

How do you use comparatives in sentences?

• Comparatives are used to compare two things, typically structured as 'A is [comparative adjective] than B'.

• Comparatives are used to describe a single thing in detail.

• Comparatives are used to express equality between two things.

• Comparatives are used to indicate a preference for one thing over another.

How do you form the comparative of one-syllable adjectives?

• Add '-est' to the end of the adjective (e.g., tall -> tallest).

• Add 'more' before the adjective (e.g., more tall).

• Add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., tall -> taller).

• Use the adjective as is without any changes.

What is the importance of comparatives in language?

• Comparatives are used to express similarities between objects.

• Comparatives help express differences in qualities, making communication clearer and more precise.

• Comparatives are only used in mathematical contexts.

• Comparatives are unnecessary in everyday language.

How do you form the comparative of adjectives with two or more syllables?

• By adding '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., beautiful -> beautifuller)

• By using 'more' before the adjective (e.g., beautiful -> more beautiful)

• By using 'most' before the adjective (e.g., beautiful -> most beautiful)

• By changing the adjective to its root form (e.g., beautiful -> beauty)

How do you form the comparative of adjectives with two syllables ending in 'y'?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., happy -> happier)

• Add 'more' before the adjective (e.g., more happy)

• Simply add '-er' without changing 'y' (e.g., happy -> happier)

• Use the base form of the adjective (e.g., happy -> happy)

What is an example of a comparative sentence?

• My English is better than my French.

• I run faster than my brother.

• She is the smartest in the class.

• He plays soccer every weekend.