COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVESThas Vieira

1 . COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVESComparative adjectives are used to compare two things, people, places, etc.To form the comparative in English, we have to think about some special, simple rules.

2. RULES OF COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVESSHORT ADJECTIVES one-syllable adjectives (old, fast, cold)two-syllable adjectives ending in y (happy, easy) change the y to i.Add er + than. Example: John is older than Kyle.English is easier than Portuguese.Alice is happier now than she was a week ago.

2. RULES OF COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVESIf the adjective ends in e, add r.Example: I came home later than my wife. If the adjective ends in consonant, vowel, consonant, double the last consonant.Example: My dog is bigger than my friends dog.

2. RULES OF COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVESLONG ADJECTIVES- two-syllable adjectives (not ending in y), adjectives of three or more syllables.More + adjective + thanExample: My house is more modern than yours.Peter is more intelligent than Ryan.

SONGS WITH COMPARATIVE 1. Kelly Clarkson StrongerWhat doesnt kill you makes youstronger Stand a littletaller Doesnt mean Im lonely when Im alone What doesnt kill you makes you a fighter Footsteps evenlighter Doesnt mean Im over cause youre gone What doesnt kill you makes youstronger

SONGS WITH COMPARATIVE2. Cristina Aguilera FighterSo I wanna say thank you Cause it Makes me thatmuch stronger Makes me worka little bit harder Makes me thatmuch wiser So thanks for making me a fighter Made me learna little bit faster Made my skina little bit thicker Makes me that muchsmarter So thanks for making me a fighter

SONGS WITH COMPARATIVE3. Kanye West StrongerN-na-now th-that that dont kill me Can only make mestronger I need you to hurry up now Cause I cant waitmuch longer I know I got to be right now Cause I cant get muchwronger Man, Ive been waiting all night now Thats how long Ive been on ya

SONGS WITH COMPARATIVE4. Justin Bieber Never Say NeverNow hesbiggerthan me Tallerthan me Hesolderthan me,strongerthan me And his arms are a little bitlongerthan me But he aint on a JB song with me.

3. EXERCISESRead the examples below and then form sentences using the comparative form of the adjectives listed.Lucy is more beautiful than Jenna.I think it is colder this week.

Interesting weak funny important careful big small boring angry tall handsome - rich

4. SUPERLATIVESA superlative adjective is used when you want to compare three or more things. The superlative form takes the comparison to the highest degree possible.Example: My moms food is the best in the world.In the example above, best is the superlative. You cant get better than best.

5. RULES OF SUPERLATIVEThe rules to form the superlative are similar to those rules used to form the comparative. One-syllable adjectives add the suffix estExample: long longestcool - coolestOne-syllable adjective ending with e simply add stExample: fine - finestTwo-syllable adjective ending with y change the y to i and add est.Example: pretty - prettiestWords that contain two or three syllables are preceded by the wordsmostorleast.Example: Justin Bieber is the most ridiculous singer in the world.

6 COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE EXERCISESb. If the underlined part is incorrect, write a correction above it. 1. The most expensive item in this store is that beautiful couch. It costs more that $500. 2. I do not think I will need your help this time because this assignment is more easierthan the last one. 3. My sister is as beautiful as an angel. 4. I think that Marcos is the best runner in our school. He can run more fast than anybody!

6 COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE EXERCISES5. Yesterday I had the most bad experience in my life! 6. I do not recommend you to buy this car. It is the ugliest car I have ever seen in my life. 7. Moscow is the most large city in Russia. 8. Last night I tried the most delicious dessert that I have ever eaten in America. It was almost as better as desserts in my own country. 9. I cannot believe that John got sick last week. In my opinion, he is the most healthy person in the team. 10. This dress is too tight on you. I think you should try a more bigger size.