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

1. A whale is bigger than a fish.

2. Maths is the hardest subject in school.

3. Harry Potter is the most interesting film.

Fill the gap with the correct form of the adjective.

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