Comparative adjectives and adverbs

*Take the following sentences into consideration

1/ Jessica prefers Instagram because it is more interesting, more private and it is better than Facebook

2/ Jane prefers Facebook because it is easier and faster than Instagram.

3/ Jane uses Instagram less frequently than Facebook.

- In sentence 1 there two long adjectives (interesting and private)

- In sentence 3 there is the adverb (frequently)

All of them are in the comparative form : interesting ----- more interesting / private ----- more private

Frequently ------- less frequently

Comparative form: more / less + long adjective/ adverb + than …..

- In sentence 2 there are two short adjectives (easier and faster )

They are in the comparative form : easy ------- easier / fast-------faster

Comparative form : short adjective +er + than

(better) is the comparative form of adjective good

So there are some irregular adjectives

Adjective Comparative
Good Better
Little Less
Much More
Bad Worst
far Farther/ further

Task 1: Choose the correct form of the comparatives adjectives / adverbs.

1. I went to bed ( more early / earlier than) usual.

2. I'd like to have a (more reliable /reliabler) car.
3. You'll find your way around the town (more easily / easilier) if you have a good map.
5. You're talking very loudly. Can you speak (more quietly/ quietlier )

Task 2: Complete the sentences with the comparative form of the following

(Strong / good / difficult /small )

1 This engine is very weak. I like it a bit ………………..

2. The hotel was surprisingly big. I expected it to be ………………….

3. I was surprised how easy it was to learn English. I thought it would be ………………..
4. Your work isn't very good. I'm sure you can do …………………….