Comparative of Ajdectives
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The Comparative
The Grass is Always Greener on the
Other Side
12
Focus on Grammar 2Part XII, Unit 40By Ruth Luman, Gabriele Steiner, and BJ WellsCopyright © 2006. Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
Work Talk 1Work Talk 1
So, how was your first day at your new job?
So, how was your first day at your new job?
Well, my old job was much better
than this job.
Oh, really? What was your
old job like?
Work Talk 2Work Talk 2
Oh, I see. Well, I guess the grass is always greener on
the other side.
Oh, I see. Well, I guess the grass is always greener on
the other side.
My old job was easier than this job.
My old job was easier than this job.
the old job
the new job
My old boss was nicer than my new boss. My old boss was nicer than my new boss.
the old boss
the new boss
My office at my old job was more comfortable.My office at my old job was more comfortable.
the old office
the new office
Comparative AdjectivesComparative Adjectives
Use the comparative form of an adjective + than to compare two people, places, or things.
my dad his dad
My dad is stronger than
your dad.
Olga’s house is larger thanmy house.
Olga’s house is larger thanmy house.
Sergiy’s car is
older thanmy car.
Sergiy’s car is
older thanmy car.
Form 1Form 1
To form the comparative of most short (one-syllable) adjectives, add –er to the adjective. Add only –r if the adjective ends in e.
large -r = larger+old -er = older+
Form 2Form 2
To form the comparative of adjectives that end in consonant + y, change the y to i and add –er.
busy -ier = busier+
Sarah is busier than
John.
Form 3Form 3
To form the comparative of most adjectives of two or more syllables, add more before the adjective.
more intelligent more intelligent+ =
The student is more intelligent than the teacher.
The student is more intelligent than the teacher.
Practice 1Practice 1Write the comparative form of the adjectives. Then compare yourself to a friend.
Example: tall taller than
1. friendly
2. smart
3. popular
4. funny
5. loud
6. outgoing
friendlier than
smarter than
more popular than
funnier than
louder than
more outgoing than
I am taller than
George.
Steve is taller than
I am.
Exceptions 1Exceptions 1
Tired, bored, and fun are one-syllable adjectives that follow the pattern of long adjectives.
tired more tired than
I am more tired than
he is.
bored more bored than
I am more bored than
he is.
fun more fun than
This is more fun than
that is.
Our old neighbors were quieter than
these new neighbors.
Exceptions 2Exceptions 2
Quiet and simple are two-syllable adjectives that follow the pattern of one-syllable adjectives.
quiet quieter thansimple simpler than
French wassimpler than
English.
English
F
Less and MoreLess and More
Less is the opposite of more.
Sandra is more famous than
Liliana.
Liliana is less famous than
Sandra.
SandraLiliana
Irregular FormsIrregular Forms
The adjectives good, bad, and far have irregular comparative forms.
good better
My popcorn is good, but his
popcorn isbetter.
bad worse
My customer’s hairstyle is worse.
My customer’s hairstyle is bad.
far farther
Denver, Colorado, is far from
San Francisco. Chicago, Illinois, is even farther from
San Francisco.
MuchMuch
Use much to make comparisons stronger.
the new boyfriendthe old
boyfriend
My new boyfriend is much more handsome than my
old boyfriend.
Practice 2Practice 2Use the adjectives to compare the two teachers. Try to use much, not as, and less.
strict nice good interesting
old popular angry
Teacher A Teacher B
Teacher A is not as strict as Teacher B.Teacher B is stricter than Teacher A.
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