Comparing Things

What are we learning today?

You will compare two things and say which thing is the top of a group. You will use comparatives and superlatives.

Explanation

• Use a comparative for two things. Use a superlative for three or more.
• Short adjectives: soft - softer - the softest.
• Long adjectives: comfortable - more comfortable - the most comfortable.
• Irregular adjectives: good - better - the best; bad - worse - the worst.
• Use "than" with a comparative.
• Use "the" with a superlative.

Examples

1. London is smaller than New York.
2. This hotel is quieter than that one.
3. Russia is the largest country in the world.

Remember!

• Do not say "more quieter" or "the most big".
• Use "in" with a place: "in the world", "in the class".

Check yourself

1. What is the comparative of "quiet"?
2. Complete: London is ___ (small) than New York.