ADJECTIVES Comparatives and superlatives

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES  They are used to compare 2 nouns.  To state that one noun has more or less of something than the 2nd noun.  We can also use “less” to compare: Examples:  The black dog is older than the white dog.  My house is bigger than my sister's house.  Megan is 1,70 mt. Tall. Jane is 1,80 mt. Tall Megan is less tall than Jane.

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES  “Than” is usually used after the comparative adjective 1) -er is added to the end of a 1-syllable adjective cold – colder, small – smaller, tall - taller  The winter is colder than the summer.  The green hat is smaller than the yellow hat. 2) -ier is added to the end of an adjective ending in –y, after dropping it. early - earlier,happy – happier, crazy - crazier  The new neighbors are noisier.  I am happier now than 1 year ago.

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES  3) "more" is used for 2-syllable words not ending in -y. honest - more honest, difficult- more difficult, modern - more modern  Yesterday’s test was more difficult than today’s.  Our generation is more modern than our parents’ generation (Our parents’ generation is less modern than ours)

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES ”More" is used for words that have 3 or more syllables  expensive - more expensive / less expensive  difficult - more difficult / less difficult For me, IT is less difficult than Math. 4) Adjectives that end in -e only -r is added at the end.  nice -nicer safe -safer Comedies are nicer than action films.

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES  5) Adjectives with a CVC form, have the last consonant doubled: big –bigger, fat- fatter, hot - hotter  My house is bigger than, my sisters house.  Summer is hotter than spring.

SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES 1) They are used to define the highest degree of a noun. They are used only if 3 or more things or people are being compared. Examples: The black dog is the biggest. The house at the end of the street is the nicest. My mother's pizza is the best.

SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES  Rules 1) -est is added to the end of an 1-syllable adjective cold - coldest, small - smallest, tall - tallest This winter has been the coldest that I can remember. I am the tallest in my class 2) Change the y to an –i; and add -est to the end. early – earliest, happy - happiest, crazy - craziest She is the happiest of all her siblings. This is the craziest dog I have ever had.

SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES  3) "most" or "least" are used for adjectives that consist of two syllables. honest - most honest, difficult- most difficult, modern - more modern  The last test was the most difficult.  Going to Nebraska was the least interesting place on my tour.  The sales of the most modern Toyota car have skyrocketed.

SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES  4)”Most" and "least" are used for adjectives that contain 3 or more syllables. expensive - most expensive, difficult - most difficult, comfortable - most comfortable That is the most expensive dress in the store This problem is the most difficult, that I have had to solve in my life. These are the least comfortable shoes I’ve ever bought

SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES  5)Adjectives that end in -e, “-st” is added at the end. nice –nicest, safe -safest  Your family is the nicest that I’ve ever met.  This car is the safest on the market. 6) Adjectives that have a CVC form have the last consonant doubled and “-est” added. big –biggest, fat- fattest, hot -hottest That’s the fattest cat I’ve ever seen in my life.

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