comparative and superlative

comparative and superlative

1. RULE 1 The comparative and superlative of one-syllable adjectives are formed by adding the endings-er and-est to the end of the adjective:cold >> colder >> coldest

2. RULE 2 Adjectives that end with a vowel followed by a consonant double the final consonant before adding the endings-er or-est: >> hot hotter hottest >>

3. RULE 3 The two-syllable adjectives ending in-and change and then i just add the endings-er or-est: >> noisy noisier noisiest >>

4. RULE 4 For adjectives of more than two syllables, the comparative and superlative are generally formed with more and most: beautiful >> more beautiful than the most beautiful >>

5. EXCEPTIONS: However, there are some adjectives that, despite having 2 syllables are treated as long or polysyllabic adjectives to form the comparative and superlative with more and most. Try to memorize: absurd >> more absurd than >> The most absurd more modern than modern >> >> The most modern more polite than polite >> >> The most polite more serious than serious >> >> The most serious more tired than tired >> >> The most tired

6. Rule 5 Remember that the comparative and superlative "irregular" change completely. Here are some: good >> better >> best worst bad >> worse >> >> far farther / further farthest >> / furthest