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Comparatives and superlatives.

Comparatives : Compare two elements. It can be equality, inferiority or superiority.

It is formed by adding the suffix -est to the monosyllabic adjectives or the disyllables ending in -y, -er, -le and -ow. Mary is the tallest person I know.

Se forma con la estructura as...as, not as...as, not so...as.

Mary is as tall as Peter.

Inferiority: It is formed with the structure less ... than.

Mary is less tall than Peter.

superiority: It is formed by adding the suffix -er to the monosyllabic adjectives or to the disyllabic adjectives ending in -y, -er, -le or -ow.

Mary is taller than Peter.

The adjectives of two or more syllables form the comparative with the structure more ... than. Mary is more intelligent than Peter.

Superlatives: Compare two elements in their maximum degree. Highlights the quality of one element over others.

The adjectives of two or more syllables form the comparative with the structure the most ..

Mary is the most intelligent girl in the class..