Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Adjectives are used to compare between 2 things and used to say something is top of a group.
There are different structures to use these.
In this lesson, you’ll learn these structures and practise using them.
How to use comparative and superlative adjectives?
Comparative Adjectives
Used to compare between 2 objects/things/places etc.
- For 1 syllable words – add -er + than to the end of the adjective. E.g taller, bigger etc.
- For 2 or more syllables – add more + adjective + than. E.g. more interesting than, etc.
- Spelling – for adjectives ending in -y, change the -y to an -i. E.g. easy – easier, etc.
Superlative Adjectives
Used to talk about something at the top of a group.
- For 1 syllable words – add the + adjective-est. E.g the tallest, the biggest, etc.
- For 2 or more syllable words – add the + most + adjective. E.g the most interesting, etc.
- Spelling – for adjectives ending in -y, change the -y to an -i. Eg. easy – easiest, etc.
Common Irregular Adjectives
- Good – better – best
- Bad – worse – worst
- Far – further – furthest
Examples
A whale is bigger than a fish.
Maths is the hardest subject in school.
Harry Potter is the most interesting film.
Practise
Fill the gap with the correct form of the adjective.
Common mistakes learners make
- Adding more or most to 1 syllable words
- Forgetting ‘the’ before the superlative adjectives
- Using the wrong form of the adjective
Common mistakes learners make
- Adding more or most to 1 syllable words
- Forgetting ‘the’ before the superlative adjectives
- Using the wrong form of the adjective