Comparatives are used to compare two things. Add "-er" to short adjectives or use "more" for longer adjectives.
Examples: taller, bigger, more interesting.
Superlatives are used to show the highest degree. Add "-est" to short adjectives or use "most" for longer adjectives.
Examples: tallest, biggest, most interesting.
Adjectives with 1 syllable:
Comparative: Add "-er" (small → smaller).
Superlative: Add "-est" (small → smallest).
Adjectives with 2+ syllables:
Comparative: Use "more" (beautiful → more beautiful).
Superlative: Use "most" (beautiful → most beautiful).
Irregular forms:
Good → better → best
Bad → worse → worst
Far → farther → farthest
Complete the sentences:
My car is ___ (fast) than yours.
Answer: My car is faster than yours.
Step-by-Step:
"Fast" is a short adjective.
Add "-er" to make it comparative.
This is the ___ (good) cake I have ever eaten.
Answer: This is the best cake I have ever eaten.
Step-by-Step:
"Good" is irregular.
Use "best" for the superlative form.
She is ___ (beautiful) than her sister.
Answer: She is more beautiful than her sister.
Step-by-Step:
"Beautiful" is a long adjective.
Use "more" to make it comparative.
Write 3 sentences using comparatives and 3 sentences using superlatives:
Example Answers:
Comparative: My house is bigger than yours.
Comparative: This book is more interesting than that one.
Comparative: She is happier today than yesterday.
Superlative: This is the tallest building in the city.
Superlative: He is the most talented singer in the group.
Superlative: That was the worst movie I have ever seen.