Use adjectives to compare

Key Notes :

1. Understanding Adjectives

  • Adjectives are words that describe nouns (people, places, things).
  • They help us understand more about a noun by giving details.

2. Types of Comparisons

  • Adjectives can be used to compare two or more than two nouns.
  • There are three degrees of comparison for adjectives:
    1. Positive Degree: The basic form of the adjective.
      • Example: “tall,” “fast,” “happy.”
    2. Comparative Degree: Used to compare two nouns.
      • Usually formed by adding -er or using more.
      • Example: “taller,” “faster,” “more beautiful.”
    3. Superlative Degree: Used to compare three or more nouns.
      • Usually formed by adding -est or using most.
      • Example: “tallest,” “fastest,” “most beautiful.”

3. Using Comparatives and Superlatives

  • Comparative Adjectives:
    • Used to compare two things.
    • Structure: [Noun] + is/are + [Comparative Adjective] + than + [Other Noun].
    • Example: “This cat is smaller than that cat.”
  • Superlative Adjectives:
    • Used to show the highest degree among three or more things.
    • Structure: [Noun] + is/are + the + [Superlative Adjective].
    • Example: “She is the smartest student in the class.”

4. Examples of Adjective Comparisons

  • Comparative:
    • “My brother is taller than I am.”
    • “This book is more interesting than that one.”
  • Superlative:
    • “Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.”
    • “He is the fastest runner on the team.”

5. Practice

  • Example Sentences for Practice:
    1. “Tom is __ (fast) than Jerry.” (Answer: faster)
    2. “This puzzle is the __ (easy) of all.” (Answer: easiest)
    3. “My dog is __ (big) than my cat.” (Answer: bigger)

Let’s practice!🖊️