GRAMMAR + EXERCISES: COMPARATIVES
1.1. Comparatives.
a. We use comparatives when we compare two or more things, for example box A and box
Box A is large, but box B is larger than box A.
Large = base adjective Larger = comparative form
► To make the comparative form of short adjectives (1 syllable) we write: base adjective + – er
E.g. great > greater new > newer old > older cold > colder tall > taller
► To make the comparative form of long adjectives (2 or more syllables) we write: more + base adjective.
E.g. interesting > more interesting beautiful > more beautiful intelligent > more intelligent
► 2-syllable adjectives that end in – y form the comparative like this: Happy > happ y – ier
E.g. funny > funnier sunny > sunnier
► Some adjectives have irregular comparatives:
Good > better
Bad > worse
Far > farther / further
► Finally, to compare two people or things we need than.
E.g. Mike is taller than me.
The new software is more efficient than the old one.
b. Watch this video to revise the rules and do the quiz below:
http://www.engvid.com/english-grammar-comparative-adjectives/#quiz
c. Now you know the rules. Complete these exercises:
http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/tests/comparativeadjectives2.html
http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/tests/comparativeadjectives3.html