Comparatives

The comparative is used to show the difference between two things: Bob is TALLER THAN Sue.

Comparatives Adjectives with more than two syllables use: MORE / LESS. Physics is MORE DIFFICULT THAN Geography.

Comparatives We use “AS...AS” to show that there is NO difference between two things: Mary is AS CLEVER AS her brother.

We form the superlative of short adjectives with: EST Superlatives We form the superlative of short adjectives with: EST It is THE HOTTEST day of the year.

Superlatives With long adjectives we use: MOST She bought THE MOST EXPENSIVE ring in the shop.

Double Comparatives usually show a relation of: CAUSE and EFFECT. The MORE you read, the BETTER you write. Cause: read Effect: write

Double Comparatives usually show a relation of: CAUSE and EFFECT. The MORE he works, the RICHER he becomes. What is the cause? What is the effect?

The MORE we study, the BETTER we learn. Double Comparatives The MORE we study, the BETTER we learn. Let’s study it in more details?

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