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Comparatives and
Superlatives |
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Structure 1 |
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A/A = Adjective or Adverb |
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more A/A
A/A -er than |
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An essay test is more difficult than an objective
test
An essay test is harder
than an objective test |
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Remember that two- and three-syllable adjectives or adverbs form the comparative
by using more before the adjective or adverb form.
One-syllable adjectives or
adverbs form the comparative by using -er after the form.
Two-syllable
adjectives or adverbs which end in y form the comparative by changing the
y to i and adding -er.
Avoid using as or that instead of than.
Avoid using both more and an -er form. |
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Structure 2 |
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A/A = Adjective or Adverb |
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most A/A
the
A/A -est |
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An essay test is the
most difficult
An essay test is the hardest |
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Remember that superlatives are used to compare more than two.
Avoid using a comparative -er form when three or more are compared. |
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EXAMPLE: |
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Incorrect: |
She is more prettier than all of the girls in our class.
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Correct: |
She is the prettiest girl in our class. |
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High Intermediate: Comparative and Superlative
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Grammar: Comparative and Superlative |
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