Learning English Grammar Comparatives and superlatives
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Feb 18, 2025 Dive into the world of comparatives and superlatives where you'll learn how to compare heights and weights effectively. From famous actors to the latest iPhone models, discover the rules for forming these adjectives. Explore short and long adjectives, understanding when to use 'more' and how to structure sentences properly. Engage with practical examples that make grammar fun and accessible, wrapped up with a quiz to test your newfound knowledge!
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Forming Comparatives
- Use "than" after comparative adjectives to compare two different things, like "taller than" or "thinner than".
- You can also ask comparative questions without "than", such as "Who is taller, you or me?"
Comparative Adjective Formation
- Add "-er" to short adjectives to form comparatives (e.g., "taller", "thinner").
- Use "more" before longer adjectives with two or more syllables (e.g., "more useful", "more exciting").
Forming Superlatives
- Use superlatives to compare one thing to a group, indicating the greatest or best in some way.
- Add "-est" to short adjectives and use "the" before the superlative (e.g., "the tallest person").