When we are comparing two objects, we use the comparative form:
Peter is taller than Paul.
When we are comparing between more than two objects, we use the superlative form:
Jane is the tallest girl in class.
We form the comparative by adding '-er', and the superlative by adding '-est' to the adjective. Note also the use of the definite article, 'the' for superlative comparisons. See my post on when the definite article is not used here.
If an adjective ends with an 'e', just add '-r' or '-st':
large - larger - largest
If it ends with a vowel and a consonant, double the consonant before adding the '-er' or '-est':
hot - hotter - hottest
thin - thinner - thinnest
Change the 'y' to an 'i' before adding 'er' or 'est':
happy - happier - happiest
funny - funnier - funniest
For most other two-syllable and longer adjectives, we add 'more' to form the comparative, and 'most' to form the superlative:
Shelly is more generous than her sister.
He is the most interesting person I know.
Here are a few common irregular adjectives:
good - better - best
bad - worse - worst
many - more - most
Now put your general knowledge to the test, and try this quiz:
Peter is taller than Paul.
When we are comparing between more than two objects, we use the superlative form:
Jane is the tallest girl in class.
We form the comparative by adding '-er', and the superlative by adding '-est' to the adjective. Note also the use of the definite article, 'the' for superlative comparisons. See my post on when the definite article is not used here.
One-syllable adjectives
If an adjective ends with an 'e', just add '-r' or '-st':
large - larger - largest
If it ends with a vowel and a consonant, double the consonant before adding the '-er' or '-est':
hot - hotter - hottest
thin - thinner - thinnest
Two-syllable adjectives ending with '-y'
Change the 'y' to an 'i' before adding 'er' or 'est':
happy - happier - happiest
funny - funnier - funniest
Adjectives with three or more syllables
For most other two-syllable and longer adjectives, we add 'more' to form the comparative, and 'most' to form the superlative:
Shelly is more generous than her sister.
He is the most interesting person I know.
Important Exceptions
good - better - best
bad - worse - worst
many - more - most
Now put your general knowledge to the test, and try this quiz:
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