Comparatives and superlatives

Comparative and superlative adjectives: -er/-est, more/most and irregular forms

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   An elephant is than a horse.

   bigbiggerbiggestWe use the comparative + 'than' to compare two things.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   Mount Everest is the mountain in the world.

   higherhighestmost highWe use 'the' + superlative to say something is number one in a group.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   My new phone is than my old one.

   more expensiveexpensivermost expensiveLong adjectives form the comparative with 'more'.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   The weather today is than yesterday. It's raining again!

   worsebadderworst'Bad' is irregular: bad – worse – the worst.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   My sister is (tall) than me.

   Answer: tallerShort adjectives add -er in the comparative.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   This is the (good) restaurant in town.

   Answer: best'Good' is irregular: good – better – the best.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   Summer is than winter here.

   hotterhotermore hotShort adjectives ending in consonant-vowel-consonant double the last letter: hot – hotter.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   Which is the interesting book on the list?

   mostmoremuchLong adjectives form the superlative with 'the most'.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   Chinese is (difficult) than English for me.

   Answer: more difficultAdjectives with three or more syllables use 'more' in the comparative.
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'She is more happier than before.'

    Answer: FalseWe don't use 'more' with an -er form: 'She is happier than before.'
11. 11
    Discussion question

    Compare your city with another city you know. Which is bigger, older or more beautiful?

    Sample answer: My city is bigger than my home town, but my home town is older and quieter. I think my city is more modern.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    What is the most beautiful place in your country? Why?

    Sample answer: The most beautiful place is the lake near my grandparents' village. It's quieter and greener than the city.