5 Questions
Which of the following is the purpose of comparative adjectives?
To compare objects with each other
What is the rule for forming comparative adjectives for one-syllable words?
Add -er to the end of the adjective and than after it
Which of the following is an example of an irregular comparative adjective?
My dog is better than yours
Can comparative adjectives be used to compare people?
No, comparative adjectives can only be used to compare objects
What is the purpose of using the word 'than' in comparative adjectives?
To indicate that a comparison is being made
Study Notes
Comparative Adjectives
- The purpose of comparative adjectives is to compare two things or people, highlighting the difference between them.
Forming Comparative Adjectives
- For one-syllable words, the rule is to add -er to the end of the word to form the comparative adjective.
Irregular Comparative Adjectives
- Some adjectives have irregular comparative forms, which do not follow the usual -er rule.
- An example of an irregular comparative adjective is 'good' which becomes 'better' in the comparative form.
Comparing People
- Comparative adjectives can be used to compare people, highlighting their characteristics, skills, or features.
The Role of 'Than'
- The word 'than' is used in comparative adjectives to indicate the person or thing that is being compared.
- It is used to introduce the second element of the comparison.
Test your knowledge of comparative adjectives in English with this quiz. Practice forming comparisons and learn common structures for comparing objects and people.
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