We use  (                    ) to express the highest degree of something.

 

 

For one-syllable adjectives, we add the endings ____ (comparative) ____(superlative)

eg. tall taller tallest

 

For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', we add the ending:
 ____ (comparative)  ____(superlative)

eg. heavy (           )  (           )

 

For other two-syllable adjectives, we use the words:
____ (comparative) ____(superlative)

eg. beautiful (           )  (           )

Select the correct words to complete the sentences:

 

We can replace more with less when the quality of the adjective is of a lesser / higher degree by comparison.

 

When we use as + adj + as, we are showing that two people or things are the same / similar.

Exercise 2. Comparatives

Complete the following sentences with comparative adjectives for the listed words. You may need to add additional words to complete the sentence.

 

1. good

If I practise more than you, my English will be (           )   yours.

 

2. fat

Dudley is (           ) than Harry Potter.

 

3.  good

There are (           )  places to go in Sydney.

 

4. new

I don't like my mobile phone, so I'm going to trade it in for a (           )  one.

 

Go to http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/single/compare1.htm and complete the quiz.

Write down any answers you got wrong and your overall mark.

Exercise 3. Superlatives
Complete the following sentences with superlative adjectives, using the listed words.

1. boring

(           ) thing about English class is doing grammar exercises.

 

2. difficult

English is (           ) language.

 

3. irritating

You are (           ) person I have ever met!

 

4. good

I think the beach is (           ) place to spend the weekend.

 

Go to http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/single/compare2.htm and complete the quiz.

Write down any answers you got wrong and your overall mark.

Look at the following modifiers.

 

Modifiers:

Much
(by) far 
Way 
A lot 
A little 
somewhat 
hardly 
as…as 
a bit 
just a bit
slightly …

 

Rewrite the following sentence (below) using 5 times, using a different modifier each time. Use at least one modifier per sentence.

 

Sydney is warmer than Europe.
Sydney is much warmer than Europe.
Sydney is

 

is (comparative adj) than….

e.g. She is taller than her sister.

 

as (adj) as….

e.g. The girl is as strong as her brother.

 

the (comparative adj) of…..

e.g. the newer of the phones is more expensive.

 

the (comparative adj), the more…

e.g. the newer the mobile phone, the more expensive it is.

 

the (comparative adjective), the less…

e.g. the older the mobile phone, the less expensive it is.

 

subject + more than satisfied with….

e.g. She is more than satisfied with her new phone.

 

subject + is + comparative adjective, when compared to…

e.g. She is taller, when compared to her sister.

Exercise 2.
Correct the incorrect sentences. Write the correct sentence below.

 

1. I think Jamie's the old of the two sisters.

 

2. I can handle this, I tell you. I'm as stronger than an ox.

 

3. My plan isn't as detailed than Harry's, but I think it will work better.

 

4. We'd be more than happy to offer you free Wi-Fi access.

 

5. She lives more far than I do, so it takes her longer to get to work.

 

6. The earlier we start, the soonest we will finish.

 

7. This new phone is much more good than my old one.

Writing

Write a short exposition about the best form of communication, in your view. 
In your answer, compare the form of communication you think is best with others. Say why it is better and support your answer with reasons.

Use as many comparative and superlative adjectives as you can.

 

Look at the following modifiers.

 

Modifiers:

Much
(by) far 
Way 
A lot 
A little 
somewhat 
hardly 
as…as 
a bit 
just a bit
slightly …

 

Rewrite the following sentence (below) 5 times, using a different modifier each time. Use at least one modifier per sentence.

 

Sydney is warmer than Europe.
Sydney is warmer than Europe by far
Sydney is much warm than Europe
Sydney is way warmer thar Europe 
Sydney is a lot more warmer than Europe 
Sydney I a little more warmer thar Europe

Maria is younger than Jessica.
The fattest of the group can't run fast.
The older tomato of the supermarket, the more bad it taste.

Look at the following modifiers.

 

Modifiers:

Much
(by) far 
Way 
A lot 
A little 
somewhat 
hardly 
as…as 
a bit 
just a bit
slightly …

 

Rewrite the following sentence (below) 5 times, using a different modifier each time. Use at least one modifier per sentence.

 

Sydney is warmer than Europe.
Sydney is much warmer than Europe.
Sydney is as beautiful as Europe.
Sydney is just a bit more smaller than Santiago.
Sydney is warmer by far than Europe. 
Sydney is slightly warmer tha Europe. 
Sydney is s little warmer than Europe 

Look at the following modifiers.

 

Modifiers:

Much
(by) far 
Way 
A lot 
A little 
somewhat 
hardly 
as…as 
a bit 
just a bit
slightly …

 

Rewrite the following sentence (below) 5 times, using a different modifier each time. Use at least one modifier per sentence.

 

Sydney is warmer than Europe.
Sydney is much warmer than europe
Sydney is by far warmer than Europe 
Sydney is way warmer than europe
Sydney is a lot warmer than europe
Sydney is hardly warmer than Europe 

The man is Slightly taller than the the door

The boy is a just a bit faster than her sister

The car is way faster than the police

Look at the following modifiers.

 

Modifiers:

Much
(by) far 
Way 
A lot 
A little 
somewhat 
hardly 
as…as 
a bit 
just a bit
slightly …

 

Rewrite the following sentence (below) 5 times, using a different modifier each time. Use at least one modifier per sentence.

 

Sydney is warmer than Europe.

Look at the following modifiers.

 

Modifiers:

Much
(by) far 
Way 
A lot 
A little 
somewhat 
hardly 
as…as 
a bit 
just a bit
slightly …

 

Rewrite the following sentence (below) 5 times, using a different modifier each time. Use at least one modifier per sentence.

 

Sydney is warmer than Europe.
sydney is a little bit warmer than Europe 
Europe is not as warm as Sydney 
Sydney is sightly warmer than Europe 
Sydney Is much warmer than Europe 
Sydney is by far the best city in Australia 
Tomas is way much boring than Jose

Look at the following modifiers.

 

Modifiers:

Much
(by) far 
Way 
A lot 
A little 
somewhat 
hardly 
as…as 
a bit 
just a bit
slightly …

 

Rewrite the following sentence (below) 5 times, using a different modifier each time. Use at least one modifier per sentence.

 

Sydney is warmer than Europe.
Sydney is way warmer than Europe.
Europe is not as warm as Sydney
Sydney is much warmer than Europe.
Sydney warmer than Europe by far.
Sydney is a bit warmer than Europe.
Europe is hardly as warm as Sydney.

 

is (comparative adj) than….

e.g. She is taller than her sister.

 He is a better player than him.

as (adj) as….

e.g. The girl is as strong as her brother.

 Sydney is as beautiful as buenos aires.

the (comparative adj) of…..

e.g. the newer of the phones is more expensive.
The older of the computer is more cheaper.

 

the (comparative adj), the more…

e.g. the newer the mobile phone, the more expensive it is.
The older the player, the more experienced he is 

 

the (comparative adjective), the less…

e.g. the older the mobile phone, the less expensive it is.
The newer the mobile phone, the less cheaper it is.

 

subject + more than satisfied with….

e.g. She is more than satisfied with her new phone.

 I am more than satisfied with my host family house.

subject + is + comparative adjective, when compared to…

e.g. She is taller, when compared to her sister.
He is stronger, when compared to her sister.
Exercise 2.
Correct the incorrect sentences. Write the correct sentence below.

 

1. I think Jamie's the old of the two sisters.

 

2. I can handle this, I tell you. I'm as stronger than an ox.

 

3. My plan isn't as detailed than Harry's, but I think it will work better.

 

4. We'd be more than happy to offer you free Wi-Fi access.

 

5. She lives more far than I do, so it takes her longer to get to work.

 

6. The earlier we start, the soonest we will finish.

 

7. This new phone is much more good than my old one.

Writing

Write a short exposition about the best form of communication, in your view. 
In your answer, compare the form of communication you think is best with others. Say why it is better and support your answer with reasons.

Use as many comparative and superlative adjectives as you can.

 

 

is (comparative adj) than….

e.g. She is taller than her sister.
She is happier than her friend.
She is smarter than her brother.
She is funnier than her classmates.

 

as (adj) as….

e.g. The girl is as strong as her brother.
The girl is as clever as her sister.
The girl is as hot as her sister.
The girl is as creative as her mates.

 

the (comparative adj) of…..

e.g. the newer of the phones is more expensive.
The newer of the phones is more 

 

the (comparative adj), the more…

e.g. the newer the mobile phone, the more expensive it is.

 

the (comparative adjective), the less…

e.g. the older the mobile phone, the less expensive it is.
The  

 

subject + more than satisfied with….

e.g. She is more than satisfied with her new phone.

 

subject + is + comparative adjective, when compared to…

e.g. She is taller, when compared to her sister.

Exercise 2.
Correct the incorrect sentences. Write the correct sentence below.

 

1. I think Jamie's the old of the two sisters.

 

2. I can handle this, I tell you. I'm as stronger than an ox.

 

3. My plan isn't as detailed than Harry's, but I think it will work better.

 

4. We'd be more than happy to offer you free Wi-Fi access.

 

5. She lives more far than I do, so it takes her longer to get to work.

 

6. The earlier we start, the soonest we will finish.

 

7. This new phone is much more good than my old one.

Writing

Write a short exposition about the best form of communication, in your view. 
In your answer, compare the form of communication you think is best with others. Say why it is better and support your answer with reasons.

Use as many comparative and superlative adjectives as you can.

 

 

is (comparative adj) than….

e.g. She is taller than her sister.
Maria is younger than Jessica.
Jessica is smaller than Maria.
Yesterday was sunnier than today. 
 
as (adj) as….
e.g. The girl is as strong as her brother.
Food is good as sleep.
Reading is awesome as watch TV.
Singing is as good as dancing.
 
the (comparative adj) of…..
e.g. the newer of the phones is more expensive.
The smaller of the class suffered bully.
The taller of the group fight with people.
The fattest of the group can't run fast.
 
the (comparative adj), the more…
e.g. the newer the mobile phone, the more expensive it is.
The older tomato of the supermarket, the more bad it taste.
The most beautiful girl, the more meanest.
The most polluted river, the more quantity of people dying.

the (comparative adjective), the less…
e.g. the older the mobile phone, the less expensive it is.
The Bigger the TV, the less easy to carry.
The shorter the way to travel, the less time it takes.
The fatter the children, the less he runs.

 

subject + more than satisfied with….

e.g. She is more than satisfied with her new phone.

 

subject + is + comparative adjective, when compared to…

e.g. She is taller, when compared to her sister.

Exercise 2.
Correct the incorrect sentences. Write the correct sentence below.

 

1. I think Jamie's the old of the two sisters.

 

2. I can handle this, I tell you. I'm as stronger than an ox.

 

3. My plan isn't as detailed than Harry's, but I think it will work better.

 

4. We'd be more than happy to offer you free Wi-Fi access.

 

5. She lives more far than I do, so it takes her longer to get to work.

 

6. The earlier we start, the soonest we will finish.

 

7. This new phone is much more good than my old one.

Writing

Write a short exposition about the best form of communication, in your view. 
In your answer, compare the form of communication you think is best with others. Say why it is better and support your answer with reasons.

Use as many comparative and superlative adjectives as you can.

 

 

is (comparative adj) than….

e.g. She is taller than her sister.

 

as (adj) as….

e.g. The girl is as strong as her brother.

 

the (comparative adj) of…..

e.g. the newer of the phones is more expensive.

 

the (comparative adj), the more…

e.g. the newer the mobile phone, the more expensive it is.

 

the (comparative adjective), the less…

e.g. the older the mobile phone, the less expensive it is.

 

subject + more than satisfied with….

e.g. She is more than satisfied with her new phone.

 

subject + is + comparative adjective, when compared to…

e.g. She is taller, when compared to her sister.

The faster the car the more expensive it is
The building is not as expensive as it was planned to be 
He is stronger when compared to his brother

Exercise 2.
Correct the incorrect sentences. Write the correct sentence below.

 

1. I think Jamie's the older of the two sisters.

 

2. I can handle this, I tell you. I'm stronger than an ox.

 

3. My plan isn't as detailed as Harry's, but I think it will work better.

 

4. We'd be happier to offer you free Wi-Fi access.

 

5. She lives more far than I do, so it takes her longer to get to work.

 

6. The earlier we start, the sooner we will finish.

 

7. This new phone is much better than my old one.

Writing

Write a short exposition about the best form of communication, in your view. 
In your answer, compare the form of communication you think is best with others. Say why it is better and support your answer with reasons.

Use as many comparative and superlative adjectives as you can.

 

 

is (comparative adj) than….

e.g. She is taller than her sister.

 

as (adj) as….

e.g. The girl is as strong as her brother.

 

the (comparative adj) of…..

e.g. the newer of the phones is more expensive.

 

the (comparative adj), the more…

e.g. the newer the mobile phone, the more expensive it is.

 

the (comparative adjective), the less…

e.g. the older the mobile phone, the less expensive it is.

 

subject + more than satisfied with….

e.g. She is more than satisfied with her new phone.

 

subject + is + comparative adjective, when compared to…

e.g. She is taller, when compared to her sister.

Exercise 2.
Correct the incorrect sentences. Write the correct sentence below.

 

1. I think Jamie's the old of the two sisters.

 

2. I can handle this, I tell you. I'm as stronger than an ox.

 

3. My plan isn't as detailed than Harry's, but I think it will work better.

 

4. We'd be more than happy to offer you free Wi-Fi access.

 

5. She lives more far than I do, so it takes her longer to get to work.

 

6. The earlier we start, the soonest we will finish.

 

7. This new phone is much more good than my old one.

Writing

Write a short exposition about the best form of communication, in your view. 
In your answer, compare the form of communication you think is best with others. Say why it is better and support your answer with reasons.

Use as many comparative and superlative adjectives as you can.

 

 

is (comparative adj) than….

e.g. She is taller than her sister.
The sister is shorter than her.
She is bigger than her sister.
She is smarter than her sister.

 

as (adj) as….

e.g. The girl is as strong as her brother.

 The brother is as strong as his sister
The siblings are equally strong as one another

the (comparative adj) of…..

e.g. the newer of the phones is more expensive.

 The latest of the phones is more expensive.
The better of the phones is more expansive. 

the (comparative adj), the more…

e.g. the newer the mobile phone, the more expensive it is.

 

the (comparative adjective), the less…

e.g. the older the mobile phone, the less expensive it is.

 

subject + more than satisfied with….

e.g. She is more than satisfied with her new phone.

 

subject + is + comparative adjective, when compared to…

e.g. She is taller, when compared to her sister.

Exercise 2.
Correct the incorrect sentences. Write the correct sentence below.

 

1. I think Jamie's the old of the two sisters.
I think Jamie's the older of the two sisters

 

2. I can handle this, I tell you. I'm as stronger than an ox.
 I can handle this, I tell you. I'm as strong as an ox.

 

3. My plan isn't as detailed than Harry's, but I think it will work better.
My plan isn't as detailed as Harry's, but I think it will work anyway.

 

4. We'd be more than happy to offer you free Wi-Fi access.

 

5. She lives more far than I do, so it takes her longer to get to work.

 

6. The earlier we start, the soonest we will finish.

 

7. This new phone is much more good than my old one.

Writing

Write a short exposition about the best form of communication, in your view. 
In your answer, compare the form of communication you think is best with others. Say why it is better and support your answer with reasons.

Use as many comparative and superlative adjectives as you can.

 

 

is (comparative adj) than….

e.g. She is taller than her sister.
She is way taller then her sister

 

as (adj) as….

e.g. The girl is as strong as her brother.
The girl is truly as strong as her brother

 

the (comparative adj) of…..

e.g. the newer of the phones is more expensive.
The newer of the phones is a lot more expensive.

 

the (comparative adj), the more…

e.g. the newer the mobile phone, the more expensive it is.

 

the (comparative adjective), the less…

e.g. the older the mobile phone, the less expensive it is.

 

subject + more than satisfied with….

e.g. She is more than satisfied with her new phone.
She is more than only satisfied with her new phone.

 

subject + is + comparative adjective, when compared to…

e.g. She is taller, when compared to her sister.
She is even taller, when comprared to her sister.

Exercise 2.
Correct the incorrect sentences. Write the correct sentence below.

 

1. I think Jamie's the old of the two sisters.

 

2. I can handle this, I tell you. I'm as stronger than an ox.

 

3. My plan isn't as detailed than Harry's, but I think it will work better.

 

4. We'd be more than happy to offer you free Wi-Fi access.

 

5. She lives more far than I do, so it takes her longer to get to work.

 

6. The earlier we start, the soonest we will finish.

 

7. This new phone is much more good than my old one.

Writing

Write a short exposition about the best form of communication, in your view. 
In your answer, compare the form of communication you think is best with others. Say why it is better and support your answer with reasons.

Use as many comparative and superlative adjectives as you can.