Comparatives and Superlatives

Comparatives and Superlatives

1. one syllable

   • to form the comparative, we add -er to the end of the adjective
     • this culture is smaller than that
   • to form the superlative, we add -est to the end of the adjective.
     • this is the coldest place

2. two syllables

   • to form the comparative, we remove the -y and add -ier to the end of the adjective
     • there are crazier words in American English than in British
   • to form the superlative, we remove the -y and add -iest to the end of the adjective
     • this is the happiest culture

3. two or more syllables

   • we use more for comparatives
     • this english is more beautiful than the american
   • we use the most for superlatives
     • he is the most nervous

4. irregular forms

   • is the best culture