Profesor: LUIS GERARDO CHAVEZ

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COMPARATIVE FORMS AND SUPERLATIVE FORMS

COMPARATIVE FORMS

We compare people, places, or things every day. We describe actions or words that describe actions every day. The comparative form is used to compare two nouns (people, places, or things) or to describe verbs (actions), or other adverbs (words that describe verbs).

Comparative is the name for the grammar used when comparing two things. The two basic ways to compare are using as .. as or than. The form of an adjective or adverb involving a comparison of more or less, greater or lesser.

The shops are always more crowded just before Christmas.

ExamplesAdjectives in the comparative form compare two people, places, or things.

'John is smarter, but Bob is taller

BUT

Is there anything more boring than reading about grammar?

Adjectives with 3 or more syllables: use more with the unchanged adjectiveRussian grammar is more difficult than English grammar.

2-syllable adjectives ending in -y: change the -y to -ierShe's looking happier today.This grammar topic is easier than the last one.

My sister is much more intelligent than me.

SUPERLATIVE FORMS

A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more objects, people, or places. Using the superlative form takes a comparison to the highest degree possible. As shown in the beginning sentence example, the adjective best is a superlative adjective that compares three or more desserts. You can’t get better than best!

The rules for creating superlative adjectives are similar to those used when making comparative adjectives. Here they are:

For a one-syllable word simply add the suffix –est to the word. Often times it is necessary to double the final consonant.

The airplane from México is long but the airplane from UK is the longest one

The horse is one of big animal but the Elephant is the biggest one of the world

If a two-syllable word ends with a “y” then change the “y” to “I” and add -est.

Caracas is a pretty city but Mérida is prettiest than Valencia

There are some adjectives that have irregular forms meaning that the superlative can’t be formed by adding the suffix -est or by using the words most or least. Here are some examples:

Good–the best

Little–the least

Add–the worst

Far– the furthest

Understanding the proper use of superlative adjectives isn’t difficult once you understand the rules. Remember superlatives are used to compare three or more objects, people, or places and adding the suffix -est creates them. If the regular adjective is two or three syllables then precede it with the words most or least. You’ll have to memorize a few irregular forms but if you keep these simple rules in mind you can add a new dimension to your writing with superlative adjectives.

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