Comparative Adjectives How do we use them Comparative

Comparative Adjectives When we compare two things in English we usually use this structure:

Comparative Adjectives But, this only works with short adjectives (words with 1 -2 syllables),

Comparative Adjectives When we use longer adjectives (words with 2+ syllables), like beautiful, intelligent,

Comparative Adjectives So, we have two structures for comparison with adjectives: 1 - adjective

Examples Short adjectives: • Math is easier than English. • Toyotas are better than

Note When short adjectives end in y, the spelling changes when we add –er.

In summary When we compare two things in English using adjectives, we have to

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Comparative Adjectives How do we use them?

Comparative Adjectives When we compare two things in English we usually use this structure: Cats are smarter than dogs. N 1 + BE + ADJ/ER + THAN + N 2.

Comparative Adjectives But, this only works with short adjectives (words with 1 -2 syllables), like: small, tall, fast, thin, high, low, quick, etc.

Comparative Adjectives When we use longer adjectives (words with 2+ syllables), like beautiful, intelligent, successful, or energetic, we have to use a different structure: Cats are more intelligent than dogs. N 1 + BE + MORE +ADJECTIVE+THAN + N 2.

Comparative Adjectives So, we have two structures for comparison with adjectives: 1 - adjective + er (for short adjectives) 2 - more + adjective (for longer adjectives)

Examples Short adjectives: • Math is easier than English. • Toyotas are better than Fords. • I am older than her. Long adjectives: • Math is more interesting than English. • Toyotas are more expensive than Fords. • I am more experienced than her.

Note When short adjectives end in y, the spelling changes when we add –er. For example, happy heavy silly happier heavier sillier Also, some adjectives are irregular (their spelling changes): good better; bad worse

In summary When we compare two things in English using adjectives, we have to use two different structures: one for short adjectives and another for long adjectives. Cats are smarter than dogs. N 1 + BE + ADJ+ER + THAN + N 2. OR Cats are more intelligent than dogs. N 1 + BE + MORE +ADJECTIVE+THAN + N 2.