LoginComparative and Superlative Adjectives For Intermediate learners
In this lesson, you'll understand how to form and use comparative and superlative adjectives, like "taller" and "tallest". Practical examples and exercises included.
What Are Comparative and Superlative Adjectives?
Comparative adjectives are used to compare two people or things. One can be at a higher or superior level. Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more things or people. In this case, one is always at the lowest or the highest level of a particular adjective.
Comparative Adjectives: Formation
Comparative adjectives can have three forms. In this lesson, we will discuss the first two, which are:
Monosyllable adjectives
Multi-syllable adjectives
Comparative Monosyllable Adjectives
These adjectives only have one syllable and can be made into comparative adjectives by adding '-er' to the end of the adjective. Here are a few examples:
She is taller than me.
Buy a faster car.
Comparative Multi-syllable Adjectives
For adjectives with more than one syllable, the comparative form is created by adding the word 'more' before the adjective. Here are the examples:
You sounded more interesting behind the phone.
You look even more beautiful in that wedding dress.
Superlative Adjectives: Formation
Superlative adjectives can be categorized into three types based on the way they are created. In this lesson, we will discuss the first two:
Monosyllable adjectives
Multi-syllable adjectives
Superlative Monosyllable Adjectives
If the adjective has only one syllable, the superlative form is created by adding '-est' to the end of the adjective. Here are some examples:
Keep the smallest piece.
He is the kindest person ever.
Superlative Multi-syllable Adjectives
If the adjective has more than one syllable it is considered multi-syllable and its superlative form is created by adding 'most' before it. Here are the examples:
The most important person in my life is my mom.
The most awful thing just happened.
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