Comparative Adjectives in English: A Deep Dive

This video tutorial explains the use of comparative adjectives in English. It covers forming comparatives with one-syllable adjectives by adding 'ER', and using 'more' or 'less' for multi-syllable adjectives. Special cases like adjectives ending in 'y' and irregular forms are discussed. The video also explains making equal comparisons using 'as...as' and how to express big and small differences with modifiers like 'much', 'a lot', 'a little', and 'slightly'.

Who is taller, Jack or Mike?

• Jack

• Both are the same height

• Neither

• Mike

How do you form the comparative of a one-syllable adjective?

• Add 'ed'

• Add 'ing'

• Add 'er'

• Add 'est'

What happens to the consonant in a one-syllable adjective with a short vowel when forming the comparative?

• It stays the same

• It is replaced with 'y'

• It is doubled

• It is removed

How do you form the comparative of a two-syllable adjective ending in 'y'?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

• Add 'er'

• Add 'ing'

• Add 'est'

Which of the following is a correct comparative form of 'happy'?

• Happier

• Happiest

• Most happy

• More happy

What is the comparative form of 'good'?

• More good

• Better

• Best

• Gooder

How do you make an equal comparison?

• Using 'as...as'

• Using 'more...than'

• Using 'most...of'

• Using 'less...than'

Which word would you use to indicate a big difference in age?

• A bit

• Much

• Slightly

• A little

Which phrase indicates a small difference?

• Much younger

• Far younger

• A lot younger

• Slightly younger

What is the opposite of 'more' in comparative adjectives?

• Less

• Fewer

• Least

• Few