For Intermediate learners

Comparative adjectives are used to compare one noun with another noun. Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more nouns.

"Comparative and Superlative Adjectives" in English Grammar

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:

  1. Monosyllable adjectives
  2. 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:

  1. Monosyllable adjectives
  2. 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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