1. Comparatives

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

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

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

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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?

9. The MORE we study, the BETTER we learn.
Double Comparatives
The MORE we study, the BETTER we learn.
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