Identify comparative and superlative adjectives

key notes :

1. What are Adjectives?

  • Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They tell us more about the qualities of a person, place, or thing.

2. What are Comparative Adjectives?

  • Comparative adjectives are used to compare two nouns.
  • They often end in “-er” or use the word “more” before the adjective.
  • Examples:
    • Taller: “My brother is taller than me.”
    • Smarter: “She is smarter than her friend.”
    • More beautiful: “This flower is more beautiful than that one.”

3. What are Superlative Adjectives?

  • Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more nouns, showing the highest degree of a quality.
  • They often end in “-est” or use the word “most” before the adjective.
  • Examples:
    • Tallest: “He is the tallest in the class.”
    • Smartest: “She is the smartest student.”
    • Most beautiful: “This is the most beautiful painting in the gallery.”

4. How to Form Comparative and Superlative Adjectives:

  • One-syllable adjectives:
    • Comparative: Add “-er” (e.g., small → smaller)
    • Superlative: Add “-est” (e.g., small → smallest)
  • Two-syllable adjectives ending in “y”:
    • Change “y” to “i” and add “-er” or “-est”.
    • Comparative: happy → happier
    • Superlative: happy → happiest
  • Longer adjectives (two syllables or more):
    • Comparative: Use “more” (e.g., more careful)
    • Superlative: Use “most” (e.g., most careful)

5. Special Cases and Exceptions:

  • Some adjectives have irregular forms:
    • Good → better (comparative), best (superlative)
    • Bad → worse (comparative), worst (superlative)
    • Little → less (comparative), least (superlative)

6. Examples in Sentences:

  • Comparative:
    • “Tom is faster than Sam.”
    • “This book is more interesting than the other one.”
  • Superlative:
    • “Mary is the tallest girl in the class.”
    • “This is the most difficult puzzle I have ever solved.”

7. Why Comparative and Superlative Adjectives are Important:

  • They help us make comparisons between different people, places, or things.
  • They make our language more specific and descriptive.

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