Comparative AdjectivesWe use comparative adjectives to describe and compare two nouns or pronouns. We use superlative adjectives to describe and compare three or more nouns or pronouns.
Rule 1: When an adjective consists of one syllable add er to the end to make it a comparative adjective. Examples:
Exception to Rule 1: If the one syllable adjective ends with a consonant-vowel-consonant we need to double the last consonant before adding the er. However, if the last consonant is a w then we follow rule 1 instead. Examples:
Rule 2: When a two syllable adjective ends with y we need to replace the y with an i and then add the er. Examples:
Rule 3: For an adjective with two or more syllabus (that does not end with y), we use add the word more or less in front of the adjective. Examples:
Exceptions: There are some adjectives that have irregular comparative forms. Examples:
The following video explains how to use comparative adjectives.
How to compare two things in English, using adjectives.
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