Use adjectives to compare

Key Notes :

1. What are Comparative and Superlative Adjectives?

  • Comparative adjectives are used to compare two nouns.
  • Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more nouns.

2. Forms of Comparison

  1. Positive Degree: This is the base form of the adjective.
  • Example: tall, fast, smart
  1. Comparative Degree: This form is used to compare two things, often ending in “-er” or using “more” before the adjective.
  • Example:
    • taller (from tall)
    • more intelligent (from intelligent)
  • Sentence Example: “Tom is taller than Jerry.”
  1. Superlative Degree: This form is used to compare three or more things, often ending in “-est” or using “most” before the adjective.
  • Example:
    • tallest (from tall)
    • most intelligent (from intelligent)
  • Sentence Example: “Tom is the tallest player on the team.”

3. Regular vs. Irregular Adjectives

  • Regular Adjectives: Follow the standard rules of adding “-er” for comparatives and “-est” for superlatives.
  • Example:
    • Positive: big
    • Comparative: bigger
    • Superlative: biggest
  • Irregular Adjectives: Do not follow the standard rules.
  • Examples:
    • Good → Better (comparative) → Best (superlative)
    • Bad → Worse (comparative) → Worst (superlative)

4. Using Adjectives in Sentences

  • When using comparative adjectives, use “than” to show the comparison.
  • Example: “Sarah is smarter than Anna.”
  • When using superlative adjectives, use “the” before the adjective.
  • Example: “Michael is the fastest runner in the school.”

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