Comparatives: We use it to compare two people or things.
One-syllable adjectives usually have –er ending.
ex.: taller than/nicer than
Some two-syllable adjectives have –er and some have more.
ex.: nobler than/more boring than
We use more with three-syllable adjectives (or more).
ex.: more responsible than
Superlatives: We use to compare a person or a thing with more than one person or thing in the same group.
One-syllable adjectives usually have –est ending.
ex.: the tallest/the nicest
Some two-syllable adjectives have –est and some have most.
ex.: the noblest/the most boring
We use most with three-syllable adjectives (or more).
ex.: the most responsible
One-syllable adjectives usually have –er ending.
ex.: taller than/nicer than
Some two-syllable adjectives have –er and some have more.
ex.: nobler than/more boring than
We use more with three-syllable adjectives (or more).
ex.: more responsible than
Superlatives: We use to compare a person or a thing with more than one person or thing in the same group.
One-syllable adjectives usually have –est ending.
ex.: the tallest/the nicest
Some two-syllable adjectives have –est and some have most.
ex.: the noblest/the most boring
We use most with three-syllable adjectives (or more).
ex.: the most responsible
Irregular comparatives/superlatives
Adjectives - Comparatives - Superlatives
Good/well - Better - The best
Bad/badly - Worse - The worst
Much/many/a lot - More - The most
Little - Less - The least
Far - Further/farther - The furthest/farthest
Old - Older/elder - The oldest/eldest
Comparison of Adverbs
Adverbs ending in –ly (ex.: nicely, smartly, slowly), form their comparative and superlative with more/most.
Note: Double comparatives:
-Teenagers are getting more and more addicted to the Internet.
- Mobile phones are getting cheaper and cheaper nowadays.
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