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Comparative adjectives

Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two nouns or groups of nouns.
Please study the table below and complete it with the respective comparative adjectives and note how
they are formed. You can check the Cambridge dictionary online for further reference.

One-syllable adjectives Adjective Comparative adjective

Deep
Fast
Slow
Young
Old
Tall
Short
Small
Large
High
Slim
Cheap
Big
Fit
Hot
Safe

Two syllable adjectives Modern

Handsome
Careful
Peaceful
Pleasant
Rigid

Two-syllable adjectives Happy

ending with “y” preceded Lazy
by a consonant. Please Noisy
notice that “y” is replaced Messy
by “i” and then you add Greasy
“er”. Pretty
Busy
Friendly
Three-syllable adjectives Dangerous
Beautiful
Attractive
Intelligent
Expensive
Important
Relevant
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Irregular adjectives. Good

Please note that the irregular Bad
adjectives do not follow the Far
patterns shown above.

Comparative adjectives are used in sentences where two nouns or two groups of nouns are compared
following the structure in the example below:

Adjective: expensive.

Nouns: Honda Civic and Renault Sandero

A Honda Civic is more expensive than a Renault Sandero.

Now please use comparative adjectives to compare the following items below. Please expand your
answers by giving a justification.

1.

Transmilenio bus A bicycle

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2.

Bogotá Cartagena

3.

Ajiaco A hamburger
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4.

Dogs Cats

5. Write down comparisons using the adjectives in the box:

interesting easy big intelligent pretty important

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Superlative Adjectives

A superlative adjective is used to compare one noun to a group. Using the superlative form takes a
comparison to the highest degree possible.

Please study the table below and complete it with the respective superlative adjectives and note how
they are formed. You can check the Cambridge dictionary online for further reference.

One-syllable adjective Adjective Superlative adjective

Deep The deepest.
Fast
Slow
Young
Old
Tall
Short
Small
Large
High
Slim
Cheap
Big
Fit
Hot
Safe

Two syllable adjectives Modern The most modern

Handsome
Careful
Peaceful
Pleasant
Rigid

Two-syllable adjectives ending with Happy The happiest

“y” preceded by a consonant. Lazy
Please notice that “y” is replaced Nosy
by “i” and then you add “est”. Messy
Greasy
Pretty
Busy
Friendly
Three syllable adjectives Dangerous The most dangerous
Beautiful
Attractive
Intelligent
Expensive
Important
Relevant
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Irregular adjectives. Good The best

Please note that the irregular Bad The worst
adjectives do not follow the Far The furthest / The farthest
patterns shown above.

Example:

Adjective: fast

Nouns: bicycle, car and plane

Bicycle Car Plane

The plane is the fastest of all means of transportation.

Now please use superlative adjectives to compare the nouns below and give a justification to your
answers.

1.

Cheetah Gorilla Elephant

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2.

Sandra Bullock Scarlett Johanson Elle Fanning

3.

The scooter The bicycle The car The train

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4. In the following exercise, write down examples of superlative adjectives using the adjectives in the
box:

interesting easy big intelligent pretty important