Comparative Adjectives

Comparative Adjectives

1. We use comparative adjectives when...

   • We use comparative adjectives when talking about two things.
   • When we talk about two things, we can compare them.
   • We can use comparative adjectives to describe the differences.

2. Grammar...

   • There are two ways to make or to form a comparative adjective
     • short adjectives: add "-er"
       • Variation: if the adjective ends in -e, just add -r
       • Variation: if the adjective ends in consonant, vowel, consonant, double the last consonant
     • long adjectives: use "more"
       • Rule: All adjectives of 3 or more syllables!

3. Examples...

   • Bigger: America is big. But Russia is bigger.
   • Taller: John is 1m80. He is tall. But Chris is 1m85. He is taller than John.
   • More difficult: Is French more difficult than English?

4. Exception...

   • good → better
   • well (healthy) → better
   • bad → worse
   • far → farther/further

5. Tip Spelling

   • Although we use comparative adjectives when talking about two things in fact one or both of the things may be a group of things.