Emma's ESL English

Episode 71 Learn Easy English Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Today we're reviewing something that is commonly confusing for lots of students.

Questions I WILL answer for you today:

  • When using comparative and superlative adjectives, when do you add the 'er'? (bigger)
  • When do you use 'more'? (more beautiful)
  • And do you ever use both?

    • See you next week!


    Comparative Adjectives - when we are comparing two things, often uses a 'than' in the sentence.

    If the adjective has one or two syllables then just add ER

    • Big > Bigger

    • Happy > Happier

      • If it has three syllables then add more and NO ER

      • Beautiful > More beautiful

        • Examples:

        • That house is bigger than mine.

        • She is happier than her sister.

        • That dog is more beautiful than mine.

          • Superlative Adjectives - when considering the a group of things the lowest or highest end of that group.

          If the adjective has one or two syllables then just add ER

          • Big > Biggest

          • Happy > Happiest

            • If it has three syllables then add more and NO EST

            • Beautiful > Most beautiful

              • Examples:

              • That house is the biggest in this area.

              • She is the happiest person I've ever met!

              • Mine is the most beautiful dog in the world!

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