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Comparative Forms

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1An ''er'' is always added to the word if it is a single syllable. Example: Strong - StrongerBasically the same thing is done on a short consonant
Example:
big - Bigger
2It is also added when the word ends in ''e'' Example: large - Largerwhen the word ends in ''y'' the ''er'' is also added to the end
Example:
happy - happier
3When the word has 2 syllables, they can be written in 2 ways, adding ''er'' at the end or ''more'' at the beginning Example: Gentle - Gentler - More GentleIf the word has 3 or more syllables, only the ''more'' is used at the beginning
Example:
Expensive - More Expensive
4They can also be used in irregular ways, or in another way so that the word makes sense. Example: Good Little - Better LessRemember that comparatives are used to talk about 2 or more nouns and compare them with each other.
5Although they also serve to compare characteristics or qualities that nouns have Example: The red pencil is bigger than the blue pencilTwo-syllable adjectives can form the comparative by adding -er, like one-syllable adjectives, or by placing more in front of the adjective, like three-syllable adjectives.
6You have to remember the difference between comparatives and superlatives, since they are completely differentAnd that in some cases the ''most'' is added instead of the ''er'' and that is when the word has more syllables.
Jonathan David Yat Siana
English Class
Third Basic ''C''

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