Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two objects they modify
ONE SYLLABLE
ADJECTIVES
Add -er - If the
adjective has a
consonant + single
vowel + consonant
spelling, the final
consonant must be
doubled before adding
the ending.
Tall- teller
Fat - Fatter
TWO SYLLABLES
Adjectives with two
syllables can form the
comparative either by
adding -er or by
preceding the adjective
with more For adjectives
ending in y, change the y
to an I before adding the
ending.
Happy - Happier
Smile - Smiler
THREE OR MORE
SYLLABLES
Adjectives with three or
more syllables form the
comparative by putting
more in front of the
adjective
Important - More important
IRREGULAR COMPARATIVES
These very common
adjectives have
completely irregular
comparative and
superlative forms.
Good - Better
Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower
limit of a quality
ONE SYLLABLE
ADJECTIVES
Add-est for the
superlative.
Tall - Tallest
TWO
SYLLABLES
adding -est or by
preceding the
adjective with
most. change the y
to I before adding
the ending.