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The boy is ______ than the baby.
The boy is ______ than the baby.
older
The students are ______ than the teacher.
The students are ______ than the teacher.
happier
Tom is driving slower, he is ______ careful than Carl.
Tom is driving slower, he is ______ careful than Carl.
more
Going to the movies is fun, but going swimming is ______ fun.
Going to the movies is fun, but going swimming is ______ fun.
Wood is hard, but metal is ______ than wood.
Wood is hard, but metal is ______ than wood.
A motorbike is ______ than a bike.
A motorbike is ______ than a bike.
The English test is ______ than the Math test.
The English test is ______ than the Math test.
The big necklace is ______ expensive than the small necklace.
The big necklace is ______ expensive than the small necklace.
The 10th floor is ______ than the 5th floor.
The 10th floor is ______ than the 5th floor.
My Mom always wakes up ______ than me.
My Mom always wakes up ______ than me.
My brother is ______ patient than me.
My brother is ______ patient than me.
A snake is ______ dangerous than a spider.
A snake is ______ dangerous than a spider.
Amman is ______ crowded than Nablus.
Amman is ______ crowded than Nablus.
The dog on the right is ______ than the dog on the left.
The dog on the right is ______ than the dog on the left.
The summer is ______ than the winter.
The summer is ______ than the winter.
The winter is ______ than the summer.
The winter is ______ than the summer.
The fish on the right side is ______ than the one on the left.
The fish on the right side is ______ than the one on the left.
The glasses on top are ______ than the ones in the bottom.
The glasses on top are ______ than the ones in the bottom.
China is ______ polluted than Cambodia.
China is ______ polluted than Cambodia.
The boy on the left is ______ than the one on the right.
The boy on the left is ______ than the one on the right.
The baby is ______ than the girl.
The baby is ______ than the girl.
Ronaldo is ______ popular than Pogba.
Ronaldo is ______ popular than Pogba.
The big bear is ______ than the small bear.
The big bear is ______ than the small bear.
The ground is ______ during the summer than the winter.
The ground is ______ during the summer than the winter.
Who is [blank] the boy on the left or the boy on the right?
Who is [blank] the boy on the left or the boy on the right?
Which hand is [blank]?
Which hand is [blank]?
Who is [blank]?
Who is [blank]?
Clowns are funnier than Doctors.
Clowns are funnier than Doctors.
The blonde man is [blank] handsome than the pirate.
The blonde man is [blank] handsome than the pirate.
Being at the beach is ______ comfortable than being in the city.
Being at the beach is ______ comfortable than being in the city.
Flashcards
Older
Older
Old; The boy is _____ than the baby.
Happier
Happier
Happy; The students are _______ than the teacher.
More careful
More careful
Careful; Tom is ____ careful than Carl.
More fun
More fun
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Harder
Harder
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Faster
Faster
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Easier
Easier
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More expensive
More expensive
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Higher
Higher
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Earlier
Earlier
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More patient
More patient
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More dangerous
More dangerous
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More crowded
More crowded
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Bigger
Bigger
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Hotter
Hotter
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Colder
Colder
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Smaller
Smaller
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Cheaper
Cheaper
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More polluted
More polluted
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Taller
Taller
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Younger
Younger
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More popular
More popular
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Heavier
Heavier
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Drier
Drier
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Shorter
Shorter
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Darker
Darker
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Thinner
Thinner
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Funnier
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Handsome
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More comfortable
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Study Notes
Comparative Adjectives
- Comparative adjectives describe differences in quality, quantity, or degree between two or more things.
Formation of Comparatives
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Most basic comparatives: Use "more" + adjective + than.
- Example: The cat is more playful than the dog.
- Example: The summer is more fun than the winter.
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Irregular comparatives: Some adjectives change their form to show comparison.
- Example: Older (older than)
- Example: Shorter (shorter than)
- Example: Higher (higher than)
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Comparative forms using "a/an":
- Some adjectives, like "easier" or "smaller", use "a/an" to indicate comparison.
- Examples: The new recipe is easier than the old one. A small boat is smaller than a large ship.
Examples of Comparative Adjectives
- Older/Younger: Indicates age difference. Example: The boy is older than the baby.
- Happier/Sadder: Describes varying degrees of happiness. Example: The students are happier than the teacher.
- More careful/Less careful: Describes different levels of caution. Example: Tom is more careful than Carl.
- More fun/Less fun: Describes the difference in enjoyment. Example: Going swimming is more fun than going to the movies.
- Harder/Softer: Describes varying degrees of hardness. Example: Metal is harder than wood.
- Faster/Slower: Indicates speed differences. Example: A motorbike is faster than a bike.
- Easier/Harder: Used to compare difficulty. Example: The English test is easier than the math test.
- More expensive/Less expensive: Compares prices. Example: The big necklace is more expensive than the small one.
- Higher/Lower: Used to compare height. Example: The 10th floor is higher than the 5th floor.
- Earlier/Later: Used to compare time. Example: My Mom always wakes up earlier than me.
- More patient/Less patient: Indicates degrees of patience. Example: My brother is more patient than me.
- More dangerous/Less dangerous: Compares risk levels. Example: A snake is more dangerous than a spider.
- More crowded/Less crowded: Indicates population density. Example: Amman is more crowded than Nablus.
- Bigger/Smaller: Compares size. Example: The dog on the right is bigger than the one on the left.
- Hotter/Colder: Compares temperature. Example: The summer is hotter than the winter.
- Smaller/Larger: Indicates size difference. Example: The fish on the right is smaller than the one on the left.
- Cheaper/More expensive: Indicates differences in cost. Example: The glasses on top are cheaper than the ones on the bottom.
- More polluted/Less polluted: Compares levels of pollution. Example: China is more polluted than Cambodia.
- Taller/Shorter: Compares height. Example: The boy on the left is taller than the one on the right.
- Younger/Older: Describes age differences. Example: The baby is younger than the girl.
- More popular/Less popular: Compares levels of popularity. Example: Ronaldo is more popular than Pogba.
- Heavier/Lighter: Compares weight. Example: The big bear is heavier than the small bear.
- Drier/Wetter: Describes moisture levels. Example: The ground is drier during the summer than the winter.
- Shorter/Taller: Defines height. Example: Who is shorter the boy on the left or the boy on the right?
- Darker/Lighter: Describes shades of color. Example: Which hand is darker?
- Thinner/Thicker: Describes thickness. Example: Who is thinner?
- Funnier/Less funny: Compares degrees of humor. Example: Clowns are funnier than Doctors.
- More handsome/Less handsome: Compares attractiveness. Example: The blonde man is more handsome than the pirate.
- More comfortable/Less comfortable: Compares levels of comfort. Example: Being at the beach is more comfortable than being in the city.
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This quiz explores the concept of comparative adjectives, focusing on their formation and usage. Understand how to describe differences in quality, quantity, or degree using various structures. Test your knowledge with examples and irregular forms.
