⚫⚪ Comparatives ⚪⚫

⚫⚪ Comparatives ⚪⚫

1. The usage of the comparatives

   • Basic structures
     • I am more skilled THAN my cousin at curing people
       • [Object #1] + 'than' + [Object #2]
         • Direct comparison
         • Mangoes ? are more delicious THAN peaches ?
         • My sister is cuter THAN me
           • 1 syllable adjectives
         • The shoes in the store are much more Beautiful than my shoes
           • 2 or more syllable adjectives
   • Fruits
     • Are strawberries (?) better than cranberries?
       • Because the flavor is more sweet than the cranberries
     • Is the cherimoya tastier than bananas (?)?
       • Imo, the bananas are a better dessert than cherimoyas
   • Family
     • Who is younger than you in your family?
       • My daughter is younger, she's 12 years old
     • How are you different from your family?
       • I am more skilled THAN my cousin at curing people

2. How do we use this?

   • Direct comparison
     • 'Than'
     • She is more beautiful than my sister
       • [object #1] + 'than' + [object #2]
   • 2 or more syllable adjectives
     • Com-for-ta-ble → more / less comfortable
     • Ho-nest → more / less honest
     • More or Less
   • Happy
     • Happier
     • More / less happy
   • 1 syllable adjectives
     • Strong → stronger
     • -r | -er |-ier
     • Smart → smarter
     • [Exception] Good → better
     • [Exception] Bad → worse
     • Lazy → lazier
   • A level more ⬆️ or a level less ⬇️
   • Indirect comparison
     • Chocolate ice cream is better

3. To make a comparison