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Comparative Form of Adjectives:

The comparative form of adjectives is used to compare two


things, indicating a higher degree of a particular quality in one
thing compared to another. Here are the main rules for
forming the comparative form of adjectives:
Short Adjectives (one or syllable):
1. Add "-er" to the adjective:
 Example: tall → taller
 Example: fast → faster
2. If the adjective ends in "e," add "-r":
 Example: large → larger
 Example: fine → finer
3. If the adjective ends in a single consonant preceded by
a single vowel, double the consonant before adding "-
er":
 Example: big → bigger
 Example: hot → hotter
Long Adjectives (more than two syllables):
1. Use "more" before the adjective:
 Example: beautiful → more beautiful
 Example: interesting → more interesting
2. Some long adjectives have irregular comparatives:
 Example: important → more important
 Example: expensive → more expensive
Irregular Comparatives:
1. Some adjectives have irregular comparative forms
that don't follow the typical rules:
 good → better
 bad → worse
 far → farther/further
Examples:
1. The mountain is taller than the hill.
2. This book is more interesting than that one.
3. Her cat is smaller than mine.
4. The weather today is hotter than yesterday.
Remember that when making comparisons, "than" is
commonly used after comparatives to introduce the second
element being compared.
These rules cover the majority of adjectives, but there are
exceptions and irregular forms. Practice using comparatives in
sentences to reinforce your understanding. If you have specific
adjectives you're unsure about, feel free to ask for
clarification!
Superlative Form of adjectives
The superlative form is used to express the highest degree of a
particular quality in a comparison. It is used when comparing
three or more things. Here are the main rules for forming the
superlative form of adjectives:
Short Adjectives (one or two syllables):
1. Add "-est" to the adjective:
 Example: tall → tallest
 Example: fast → fastest
2. If the adjective ends in "e," add "-st":
 Example: large → largest
 Example: fine → finest
3. If the adjective ends in a single consonant preceded by
a single vowel, double the consonant before adding "-
est":
 Example: big → biggest
 Example: hot → hottest
Long Adjectives (more than two syllables):
1. Use "most" before the adjective:
 Example: beautiful → most beautiful
 Example: interesting → most interesting
2. Some long adjectives have irregular superlative
forms:
 Example: important → most important
 Example: expensive → most expensive
Irregular Superlatives:
1. Some adjectives have irregular superlative forms that
don't follow the typical rules:
 good → best
 bad → worst
 far → farthest/furthest
Examples:
1. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
2. She is the smartest student in the class.
3. This is the most delicious cake I've ever had.
4. The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
Remember that when making superlative comparisons, "the"
is commonly used before the superlative form to indicate that
something is the highest or best in a certain quality.
These rules cover the majority of adjectives, but there are
exceptions and irregular forms. Practice using superlatives in
sentences to reinforce your understanding. If you have specific
adjectives you're unsure about, feel free to ask for
clarification!

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