Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs
Key Notes:
- An adverb is a word that tells us how, when, where, or to what extent an action is done.
- Example:
- She runs quickly. 🏃♀️💨
- He arrived yesterday. 📅
- Used to compare the actions of two people, things, or situations.
- Usually formed by:
- Adding -er to short adverbs (1 syllable)
- Example: fast → faster 🏎️💨
- Using more before long adverbs (2 or more syllables)
- Example: carefully → more carefully 🎨✏️
- Structure in sentences:
- Subject + verb + adverb (comparative) + than + object
- Example: She runs faster than her brother. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
💡 Tip: Avoid double comparisons! ❌ “more faster” ❌ → correct: “faster” ✅
- Used to show that one action stands out among three or more.
- Usually formed by:
- Adding -est to short adverbs (1 syllable)
- Example: fast → fastest 🏎️🏆
- Using most before long adverbs (2 or more syllables)
- Example: carefully → most carefully 🎨🏅
- Structure in sentences:
- Subject + verb + adverb (superlative) + in/of + group
- Example: She runs the fastest in the class. 🏃♀️💨
💡 Tip: Do not say “the most fastest” ❌ → correct: “the fastest” ✅
| Type | Short Adverbs | Long Adverbs | Example |
|---|
| Comparative | Add -er | Use more | fast → faster, carefully → more carefully |
| Superlative | Add -est | Use most | fast → fastest, carefully → most carefully |
- Using double forms: “more faster” → ✅ “faster”
- Forgetting than with comparatives: “She runs faster her brother” → ✅ “She runs faster than her brother.”
- Forgetting the with superlatives: “She runs fastest in class” → ✅ “She runs the fastest in class.”
- He speaks more clearly than his friend. 🗣️👫
- My dog runs faster than yours. 🐕💨
- This is the most beautifully decorated cake in the party. 🎂✨
- She answered the question quickest of all. 🏆
- Comparative → compare 2 things → “-er” / “more”
- Superlative → compare 3 or more things → “-est” / “most”
