Comparatives and superlatives

Comparatives and Superlatives

Comparatives and Superlatives are special forms of adjectives, which we use to compare and contrast different objects in English.

The comparative

 Form :

The comparative is formed in the following ways:

   For one-syllable adjectives, add -er/ -r( if the adj ends in "e").

 §  For two-syllable adjectives: If the adj ends in "y" ---> replace with -ier. If not, you have to use “more or "less".

 §  For adjectives with three or more syllables, use "more" or "less".

 §  For adverbs, use more or less. Use

We use the comparative to:  Examples  Sara is taller than you.
 * To compare things or people.

The book is more interesting than the film.

The superlative

 Form :

The superlative is formed in the following ways: Use
 * For one-syllable adjectives, add -est/ -st( if the adj ends in "e").
 * For two-syllable adjectives: If the adj ends in "y" ---> replace with -iest. If not, you have to use "the most" or "the least".
 * For adjectives with three or more syllables, use "the most" or "the least".
 * For adverbs, use the most or the least.

We use the superlative to:  Examples 
 * To compare one member of a group with the whole group.

Sara is the tallest.

Irregular Adjectives and Adverbs.
Adj: good-better-the best / bad- worse-the worst

Adv: early-earlier-the earliest/ ofen- more often- the most often