When we talk about two or more things we can compare them. We use comparative and superlative adjectives to describe the differences.
There are different spelling rules for the different forms of the adjectives. These rules are for higher levels and are not taught in this program. For information on syllables please refer to the MANUAL.
Comparative adjectives are used to describe the difference between two things. There are 2 ways to form comparative adjectives.
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1. Add "er" to adjectives that have one syllable, such as the word "big". Add "er" to adjectives that have two syllables and end in "y", such as the word "happy". The "y" changes to "i". After the adjective form, add "than." adjective + er + than Examples: |
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big - bigger than |
I am bigger than my sister. |
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happy - happier than |
Sara is happier than Bob. |
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rich - richer than |
A dentist is richer than his secretary. |
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easy - easier than |
Math is easier than English. |
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old - older than |
Grandmother is older than grandfather. |
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2. Add "more" when an adjective has two or more syllables, such as in the word "expensive". "More" comes before the adjective and "than" follows the adjective. more + adjective + than Examples: |
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expensive - more expensive than |
His car is more expensive than her truck. |
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beautiful - more beautiful than |
A rose is more beautiful than a daisy. |
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crowded - more crowded than |
Your office is more crowded than mine. |
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"Good" and "bad" are adjectives with irregular forms. The comparative form of good is "better". The comparative form of bad is "worse". My teacher is better than your teacher. His cold is worse than my cold.
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