Comparative Adjectives

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two or more things. They are often formed by adding -er to the end of the adjective or by using the word "more" before the adjective. Here's a simple study guide to help you understand comparative adjectives.

Forming Comparative Adjectives

There are two main ways to form comparative adjectives:

1. Short adjectives: For short adjectives (1-2 syllables), add -er to the end of the adjective. For example: fast becomes faster.
2. Long adjectives: For long adjectives (3 or more syllables), use the word "more" before the adjective. For example: beautiful becomes more beautiful.

Usage of Comparative Adjectives

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things, people, or groups. They are often followed by the word "than." For example: "The giraffe is taller than the elephant."

Examples of Comparative Adjectives

Here are some examples of comparative adjectives:

• big becomes bigger
• happy becomes happier
• expensive becomes more expensive
• intelligent becomes more intelligent

Practice Exercise

Now, let's practice using comparative adjectives. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective.

1. The elephant is _____________ than the mouse. (big)
2. This book is _____________ than the other one. (interesting)
3. Sally is _____________ than her brother. (clever)
4. Today is _____________ than yesterday. (hot)

After completing these exercises, you'll have a better understanding of how to use comparative adjectives in sentences.

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