Comparative and Superlative

Comparative
and
Superlative
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When we compare things we use a

different form of the adjective:

fatter

fat

fattest

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We say that fatter is the comparative form of

fat we are comparing them.
We say that fattest is the superlative form
of fat.
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Find the comparative and

superlative form of:
high

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highest
higher
high

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Find the comparative and

superlative form of:

large

long

warm

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large

larger

largest

long

longer

longest

warm

warmer

warmest

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Sometimes, instead, we use an extra

word before the adjective:
comfortable

more

most

comfortable

comfortable

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We say that more comfortable is the

comparative form of comfortable we are
comparing them.

We say that most comfortable is the

superlative form of comfortable.

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Most words of more than one syllable use more and most
What is the comparative form of miserable?

and the superlative?

more miserable

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most miserable

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Find the comparative and superlative form of:

unusual

intelligent

more unusual

more intelligent

most unusual

most intelligent

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There are some exceptions:

Words ending in y add ier and -iest

happy

happier

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happiest

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Some two-syllable words add er and est:

clever and quiet add er and -est

sssh

sssh
quieter

quiet

sssh

quietest

or
clever

cleverer

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cleveres
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A few three syllable words add ier and iest:

unhappy

unhappier

unhappiest

unlucky

unluckier

unluckiest

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A small group of words can add

-er and est or use more and most:
common

pleasant
gentle

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stupid

narrow

cruel

polite

shallow

simple

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A few words change completely in the

comparative and superlative:

good

bad

better

worse

best

worst

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A few words cannot have a comparative or superlative.

Why?
Because they are already absolute
e.g.

unique

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perfect

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Some for you to try:

Find the comparative and superlative of:
small

smaller

smallest

popular

more popular

most popular

famous

more famous

most famous

spotless

spotless

spotless

well

better

best

cruel

crueller/more
cruel

cruellest/most cruel

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