Comparative and Superlative Adjective

Comparative and Superlative Adjective

1. Comparative Adjectives: compare to things.

   • One-syllable we add -er or -r + than
     • Examples: Taller than shorter than brighter than
   • One-syllable ending in a vowel then a consonant, we double the consonant and add -er + than
     • Examples: Bigger than fatter than sadder than
   • Adjectives ending in -y we transform the -y to -ier + than
     • Examples: Emptier than happier than drier than
   • Two or more syllables we use the word "more" + adjective + than
     • Examples: More expensive than, more interesting than, more stylish than.
   • Irregular adjectives: Better worse Further

2. Superlative Adjectives: one thing in a group is outstanding in a particular way.

   • One-syllable we add -est or -st
     • Examples: Tallest than Shortest than brightest than
   • One-syllable ending in a vowel then a consonant, we double the consonant and add -est.
     • Examples: Biggest than Fattest than saddest than
   • Adjectives ending in -y we transform the -y to -iest
     • Examples: Emptiest than happiest than driest than
   • Two or more syllables we use the word "most" + adjective
     • Examples: Most expensive, most interesting, most stylish

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