Comparing with Adjectives

What are we learning today?

You will learn to compare things with adjectives.

Explanation

• The comparative compares two things. The superlative shows the top of a group.
• Short adjectives take -er and -est: small, smaller, the smallest.
• Long adjectives take more and the most: comfortable, more comfortable, the most comfortable.
• Some adjectives are irregular: good, better, the best. Bad, worse, the worst.
• Spelling: big gives bigger. Happy gives happier.

Examples

1. London is smaller than New York.
2. My best subject is Biology.
3. Computers are much more powerful now.

Remember!

• Use than after a comparative.
• Use the before a superlative.

Check yourself

1. What is the comparative of good?
2. What is the superlative of bad?
3. Complete: This is the ___ (comfortable) chair.