Comparative Adjectives

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two or more nouns. They are used to show the difference in quality, quantity, or degree between the nouns being compared. Comparative adjectives are formed by adding -er to the end of the adjective (for short adjectives) or by using the word "more" before the adjective (for long adjectives).

Formation of Comparative Adjectives

For short adjectives (one or two syllables), the comparative form is created by adding -er to the end of the adjective. For example:

fast - faster
big - bigger
small - smaller

For long adjectives (two or more syllables), the comparative form is created by using the word "more" before the adjective. For example:

interesting - more interesting
beautiful - more beautiful
expensive - more expensive

Irregular Comparative Adjectives

There are some adjectives that have irregular comparative forms, and they do not follow the regular -er or "more" pattern. For example:

good - better
bad - worse
far - farther

Using Comparative Adjectives in Sentences

When using comparative adjectives in sentences, it is important to remember to include the word "than" to indicate the noun being compared. For example:

The elephant is bigger than the dog.