COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES

COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES

1. What are they?

   • COMPARATIVES
     • comparative is the name for the grammar used when comparing two things. the two basic ways to compare are using as/as or than.
       • EXAMPLES
         • As/As
           • -he's twice as old as his brother. -he's not as creepy as he looks -i'm almost as good in making puzzles as in making pasta.
         • Than
           • -this ketchup is better than that one. -she's stronger than I am. - our dog is bigger than your dog.
   • SUPERLATIVES
     • In the superlative you talk about one thing only and how it is the best, worst, etc. You do not compare two things.

2. How do you write them?

   • COMPARATIVES
     • when comparing with than, some changes are necessary, depending on the number of syllables the adjective has:
       • 1-syllable adjectives: Add -er to the adjective
         • • -my brother is much taller than me. -It's colder in Snowdin than in WaterfaLL.
       • 2-syllable adjectives ending in -y: change the -y to -ier
         • •She's looking happier today. •This job is easier than the last one.
       • Other 2-syllable adjectives: use more with the unchanged adjective
         • • The shops are always more crowded in Temmie Village than in Snowdin • My student is more careful with his cooking than I am with mine.
       • Adjectives with 3 or more syllables: use more with the unchanged adjective
         • • Russian grammar is more difficult than English grammar. • My brother is much more intelligent than me.
   • SUPERLATIVES
     • 1-syllable adjectives: add -est to the adjective (plus the)
       • • My brother is the tallest in our family. • Yesterday was the coldest day of the year so far.
     • 2-syllable adjectives ending in -y: change the -y to -iest (plus the)
       • • Which do you think is the easiest language to learn? • She's the luckiest person I know.
     • Other 2-syllable adjectives: use the most with the unchanged adjective
       • • The most boring thing about the humans its their need to cut their hair. • Alphys is the most careful person I know.
     • Adjectives with 3 or more syllables: use the most with the unchanged adjective
       • • Some people think that Omega Flowey is the most difficult boss.