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    Compative Adjectives

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    This document provides information on forming comparative and superlative adjectives in English. It explains that comparative adjectives are used to show change or make comparisons using forms like "older than" or "more expensive than". For one-syllable adjectives, "-er" is usually added and for two-syllable adjectives or more, "more" is used before the adjective. Exceptions to adding "-er" are also outlined. Superlative adjectives take the forms of "the + adjective + -est" or "the most + adjective" to indicate the highest degree. Some irregular adjectives like "good", "bad" and "far" are also noted. Examples are provided to

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    This document provides information on forming comparative and superlative adjectives in English. It explains that comparative adjectives are used to show change or make comparisons using forms like "older than" or "more expensive than". For one-syllable adjectives, "-er" is usually added and for two-syllable adjectives or more, "more" is used before the adjective. Exceptions to adding "-er" are also outlined. Superlative adjectives take the forms of "the + adjective + -est" or "the most + adjective" to indicate the highest degree. Some irregular adjectives like "good", "bad" and "far" are also noted. Examples are provided to

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    This document provides information on forming comparative and superlative adjectives in English. It explains that comparative adjectives are used to show change or make comparisons using forms like "older than" or "more expensive than". For one-syllable adjectives, "-er" is usually added and for two-syllable adjectives or more, "more" is used before the adjective. Exceptions to adding "-er" are also outlined. Superlative adjectives take the forms of "the + adjective + -est" or "the most + adjective" to indicate the highest degree. Some irregular adjectives like "good", "bad" and "far" are also noted. Examples are provided to

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    Comparative adjectives

    We use comparative adjectives to show change or make


    comparisons.
    SUJ + to be + adjective + THAN + ...

    I am older
    than you.

    You are younger than me.

    She is more intelligent than him.

    The books are more expensive than the pens.


    Comparative of superiority (+ que)
    Depending on the length of the adjective...

    - if short (1 syllable / 2 syllables ending with "y"): we add -ER

    That dress is cheaper than those trousers.

    BUT: *if ends with 1 vowel + 1 consonant (not w, x, y): we double that

    consonant:

    thin --> thinner big --> bigger hot --> hotter

    *if ends with consonant + -y: we change "y" with "i":

    crazy --> crazier dry --> drier

    *if ends with silent "e": add just "r":


    nice --> nicer
    Comparative of superiority (+ que)
    Depending on the length of the adjective...

    - if long (2 syllables or more): we add MORE before the adjective

    That dress is more beautiful than those trousers.


    Wolves are more dangerous than dogs.


    Harry Potter's books are more interesting than films.


    Mia is more outgoing than Camila.


    Comparative of superiority (+ que)

    Now, compare the following adjectives


    ugly

    BEAUTIFUL

    CLEAN

    fast

    TALL

    interesting

    shy
    Comparative of superiority (+ que)

    Now, compare the following pictures


    Comparative of superiority (+ que)

    Now, compare the following pictures


    Comparative of superiority (+ que)

    Now, compare the following pictures


    Comparative of superiority (+ que)

    Now, compare the following pictures


    Comparative of superiority (+ que)

    Now, compare the following pictures


    Comparative of superiority (+ que)

    Now, compare the following pictures


    Superlatives (el/la más...)


    Depending on the length of the adjective...

    - if short: THE + adjective + -EST

    That dress is THE CHEAPEST item in the shop


    .
    She is THE CRAZIEST person I know

    My dog is THE SMALLEST one in the park.


    Superlatives (el/la más...)
    Depending on the length of the adjective...

    - if long (2 syllables or more): THE MOST + adjective

    That dress is THE MOST beautiful item in the shop


    Wolves are THE MOST dangerous animals in the woods.


    Mia is THE MOST outgoing student in the class.


    Irregular adjectives

    Some adjectives are irregular:

    good better the best


    bad worse the worst

    farther / the farthest /


    far
    further the furthest

    little less the least


    Superlative (el más...)

    + beautiful girl (in the world)

    Superlative (el más...)

    + hot city (in Spain)

    Superlative (el más...)

    + boring subjet (today)

    Superlative (el más...)

    + foggy city (in Europe)

    Superlative (el más...)

    + fast man (in the world)

    Superlative (el más...)

    + funny game (of the year)

    Superlative (el más...)

    + windy town (in Cádiz)

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