 We use comparative Adjectives to compare 2 things…

Desktop ComputerLaptop Computer

Eg: big A desktop computer is bigger than a laptop.

Eg: light A laptop computer is lighter than a desktop.

Eg: expensive A laptop computer is more expensive than a desktop.

Eg: powerful A desktop computer is more powerful than a laptop.

 If the adjective has 1 syllable, we add –er.  eg: big  bigger fast  faster old  older

 If the adjective has 2 or more syllables, we usually use “more + adjective”  eg: powerful  more powerful expensive  more expensive handsome  more handsome

 If a 2 syllable adjective ends in y, we use “+ier”  eg: friendly  friendlier happy  happier easy  easier

 Other words are irregular  eg: good  better bad  worse

 For multi-word adjectives, we use “more”.  Eg: up to date  more up to date user friendly  more user friendly  Notice… friendly  friendlier user friendly  more user friendly

 We have to remember to use the verb “be” Eg: The laptop is lighter than the desktop.  We have to remember to use “than” Eg: The laptop is more expensive than the desktop.  Never use “er” and “more” Eg: The laptop is more lighter than the desktop. (X)

 Make sentences 1. cell phones / computers / cheap Cell phones are cheaper than computers. 2. a digital camera / a cell phone / useful A cell phone is more useful than a digital camera. 3. A USB / a laptop / compact A USB is more compact than a laptop 4. the iphone 5 / the iphone 4 / up-to-date The iphone 5 is more up-to-date than the iphone 4.