In this lesson, you will learn how to compare two things, people, or actions using comparative adjectives. Let’s get started!
What are Comparatives?
Comparatives are used to compare two things. They help us express how one thing is different from another.
For example:
- This car is faster than that one.
- She is taller than her brother.
How to Form Comparatives
To form comparatives, we usually add -er to the end of short adjectives or use more for longer adjectives. Here’s a table to explain:
| Adjective Type | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Short adjectives | Add -er | Fast → Faster |
| Long adjectives | Use more before the adjective | Interesting → More interesting |
Irregular Comparatives
Some adjectives have irregular forms. Here are the most common ones:
| Adjective | Comparative Form | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Good | Better | This pizza is better than that one. |
| Bad | Worse | The weather today is worse than yesterday. |
| Far | Farther/Further | This road is farther than the other one. |
Using “Than” in Comparatives
When comparing two things, we use the word than.
Example:
- This book is more interesting than that one.
- He is taller than his friend.
Practice Games
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using “more” with short adjectives:
- Incorrect: This car is more fast than that one.
- Correct: This car is faster than that one.
- Forgetting “than”:
- Incorrect: She is taller her sister.
- Correct: She is taller than her sister.
Listening Practice
Listen and repeat these sentences to practice your pronunciation:
- My house is bigger than yours.
- This task is easier than the previous one.
- Her idea is more creative than his.
- The weather today is worse than yesterday.
Summary
In this lesson, you learned:
- How to form comparatives using -er or more.
- Irregular comparatives like better, worse, and farther.
- The importance of using than when comparing two things.
Now it’s time to practice! Try making your own sentences using comparatives.
Lesson Practice
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