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Comparatives and superlatives are adjectives used to compare two or more things, with comparatives typically ending in '-er' and superlatives in '-est'. There are specific rules for forming these adjectives based on syllable count and certain exceptions, including irregular forms. Examples illustrate the usage of both comparatives and superlatives in sentences.

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Superlatives Comparing

Comparatives and superlatives are adjectives used to compare two or more things, with comparatives typically ending in '-er' and superlatives in '-est'. There are specific rules for forming these adjectives based on syllable count and certain exceptions, including irregular forms. Examples illustrate the usage of both comparatives and superlatives in sentences.

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Comparatives and Superlatives

Comparatives and superlatives are special types of adjectives used to compare things.

Comparatives

● Used to compare two things.


● Usually end in "-er" and are followed by the word "than".
● Example: "Mick is taller than Jack."

Superlatives

● Used to compare one thing to two or more things, indicating the highest or lowest
degree.
● Usually end in "-est" and are preceded by the word "the".
● Example: "Mick is the tallest person in the family."

Examples of Comparatives and Superlatives

● Cats: "Cats are faster than mice."


● Science: "Science is more difficult than maths."
● Cheetah: "The cheetah is the fastest animal."
● Art: "I think art is the most difficult subject."
● Few: "There were few visitors last week, but there are even fewer visitors this week."

Exceptions to the Rule

Some adjectives do not follow the usual pattern of adding "-er" or "-est" to form comparatives
and superlatives. This applies to adjectives that end in a vowel plus "w" or "y".

● Examples:
○ "slow" → slower
○ "new" → newer
○ "grey" → greyer

Forming Comparatives and Superlatives

One-Syllable Words
● Add "-er" for the comparative and "-est" for the superlative.
○ Example: "old" → older, oldest

Adjectives Ending in "-e"

● Add "-r" for the comparative and "-st" for the superlative.
○ Example: "nice" → nicer, nicest

Adjectives Ending in a Vowel + Consonant

● Double the final consonant for both comparative and superlative forms.
○ Example: "big" → bigger, biggest

Adjectives Ending in a Consonant + "y"

● Change the "-y" to "-i" and add "-er" or "-est".


○ Example: "happy" → happier, happiest

Two-Syllable Adjectives

● Use "more" for the comparative and "most" for the superlative.
○ Example: "careful" → more careful, most careful

Adjectives with Three or More Syllables

● Use "more" for the comparative and "most" for the superlative.
○ Example: "beautiful" → more beautiful, most beautiful

Irregular Adjectives

Some adjectives form comparatives and superlatives irregularly, not following the usual rules.

● Examples:
○ "good" → better, best
○ "bad" → worse, worst
○ "far" → farther, farthest

Superlative Sentences

● Use "the" before the superlative, as there is typically only one superlative.
○ Example: "Masami is the tallest in the class."
Comparing Two Things

● Use "than" between the adjective and the thing being compared.
○ Example: "Apples are tastier than oranges."

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