Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives

Key notes :

1. Definition of Adjectives

  • Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns, providing more information about them.

2. Comparative Adjectives

  • Definition: Used to compare two nouns.
  • Formation:
    • Add -er to one-syllable adjectives (e.g., tall → taller).
    • Use more for adjectives with two or more syllables (e.g., beautiful → more beautiful).
  • Examples:
    • “This book is better than that one.”
    • “She is more talented than her brother.”

3. Superlative Adjectives

  • Definition: Used to compare three or more nouns, indicating the highest degree.
  • Formation:
    • Add -est to one-syllable adjectives (e.g., tall → tallest).
    • Use most for adjectives with two or more syllables (e.g., beautiful → most beautiful).
  • Examples:
    • “He is the fastest runner in the team.”
    • “She is the most intelligent student in the class.”

4. Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives

  • Some adjectives have irregular forms.
  • Examples:
    • Good → better (comparative), best (superlative)
    • Bad → worse (comparative), worst (superlative)
    • Far → farther/further (comparative), farthest/furthest (superlative)

5. Using Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

  • Ensure proper usage in sentences:
    • Comparative: When comparing two items, use “than.”
    • Superlative: Use “the” before the superlative adjective.
  • Examples:
    • “My car is faster than yours.”
    • “She is the smartest person in the room.”

6. Exceptions and Considerations

  • Avoid double comparisons (e.g., “more better” is incorrect).
  • Context matters: Ensure clarity in what is being compared.

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