Grammar Topic Comparative/ Superlative

Comparative of Superiority (Er/ More + ... + than) We use this structure to compare 2 people, 2 objects, 2 places, etc. In this comparison, we want to say that something is superior to another thing. One syllable words: Example: big, tall, thin, young, new, cheap. Structure: ADJECTIVE + ER + (THAN) Example: Susan is thinner than Tina. (THIN - double last letter) This bedroom is small. My bedroom is larger. Two syllable words - end in Y: Example: pretty, dirty, easy, early, lucky. Structure: ADJECTIVE - Y + IER + (THAN) Example: EARLY - Y = EARL + IER Tomorrow, I need to wake up earlier than usual. Two or more syllable words: Example: modern, serious, expensive, beautiful, comfortable. Structure: MORE + ADJECTIVE + (THAN) Example: New York is more modern than New Hampshire. I prefer that sofa. Its more comfortable.
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Superlative (The + Most +... + Est) We use this structure to compare 3 or more people, objects, places, etc. In this comparison, we want to say that something is superior to a group of things. One syllable words: Example: big, tall, thin, young, new, cheap. Structure:THE + ADJECTIVE + EST Example: Susan is the thinnest girl in the club. (THIN - double last letter) This bedroom is the smallest in the house. Two syllable words - end in Y: Example: pretty, dirty, easy, early, lucky. Structure: THE + ADJECTIVE - Y + IEST Example: EASY - Y = EAS + IEST This is the easiest question of the test. Two or more syllable words: Example: modern, serious, expensive, beautiful, comfortable. Structure: THE MOST + ADJECTIVE Example: New York is the most beautiful city in the USA. I want to buy the most comfortable sofa of the store.

Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives Good Better Best Bad Worse Worst Far Further Furthest