Comparative Degree in English Grammar

Study Notes

Used to compare two things or people
Formed in three ways:
1. -er form: add -er to the end of the adjective (e.g., big → bigger)
2. more form: use more before the adjective (e.g., beautiful → more beautiful)
3. irregular form: changes the adjective entirely (e.g., good → better)
Examples:
- She is taller than her sister. (comparing two people)
- This cake is sweeter than the one we had yesterday. (comparing two things)

Used to compare three or more things or people
Formed in three ways:
1. -est form: add -est to the end of the adjective (e.g., big → biggest)
2. most form: use most before the adjective (e.g., beautiful → most beautiful)
3. irregular form: changes the adjective entirely (e.g., good → best)
Examples:
- She is the tallest girl in her class. (comparing three or more people)
- This is the most delicious cake I've ever had. (comparing three or more things)

Note: The comparative degree is used to compare two things, while the superlative degree is used to compare three or more things.

Compares two things or people
Formed using three methods:
- -er form: add -er to the adjective (e.g., big → bigger)
- more form: use more before the adjective (e.g., beautiful → more beautiful)
- irregular form: changes the adjective entirely (e.g., good → better)
Used to highlight differences between two things or people
Examples:
- Comparing people: She is taller than her sister.
- Comparing things: This cake is sweeter than the one we had yesterday.

Compares three or more things or people
Formed using three methods:
- -est form: add -est to the adjective (e.g., big → biggest)
- most form: use most before the adjective (e.g., beautiful → most beautiful)
- irregular form: changes the adjective entirely (e.g., good → best)
Used to identify the highest or lowest degree of something
Examples:
- Comparing people: She is the tallest girl in her class.
- Comparing things: This is the most delicious cake I've ever had.