Here is a chart that explains comparatives and superlatives in English:
Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
---|---|---|
big | bigger | biggest |
expensive | more expensive | most expensive |
happy | happier | happiest |
tall | taller | tallest |
beautiful | more beautiful | most beautiful |
Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things or people, while superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more things or people. In general, we add "-er" to the end of one-syllable adjectives and use "more" with longer adjectives to form comparatives. We add "-est" to the end of one-syllable adjectives and use "most" with longer adjectives to form superlatives.
Examples:
- The elephant is bigger than the hippo. (Comparative)
- The blue whale is the biggest animal on Earth. (Superlative)
- This dress is more expensive than that one. (Comparative)
- The diamond necklace is the most expensive piece of jewelry I've ever seen. (Superlative)
- John is happier than Bill. (Comparative)
- Out of all my friends, Sarah is the happiest. (Superlative)
- The giraffe is taller than the lion. (Comparative)
- The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris. (Superlative)
- The rose garden is more beautiful than the daisy field. (Comparative)
- The sunset at the beach is the most beautiful sight I've ever seen. (Superlative)
Note: There are some irregular comparatives and superlatives that do not follow this pattern. For example, "good" becomes "better" in the comparative form and "best" in the superlative form.
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