5 Questions
What do we use to compare one thing with another?
The
How do we form comparatives and superlatives for one-syllable words?
Add -er and -est
What do we use for most two-syllable adjectives and for all adjectives with three or more syllables?
More and most
What is the comparative form of the adjective 'good'?
Better
What do we use with comparative adjectives to show that one thing depends on another?
The
Study Notes
Comparing Adjectives
- We use comparatives and superlatives to compare one thing with another.
Forming Comparatives and Superlatives
- For one-syllable words, we form comparatives and superlatives by adding -er and -est, respectively.
- For most two-syllable adjectives and all adjectives with three or more syllables, we use more and most.
Irregular Comparative Forms
- The comparative form of the adjective 'good' is 'better'.
Comparative Adjectives in Context
- We use than with comparative adjectives to show that one thing depends on another.
Test your knowledge of comparative and superlative adjectives with this beginner-level quiz. Practice making comparisons and showing changes in English using than and the correct forms of comparative adjectives.
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