Introduction
Adjective have two types particularly
- Superlative adjective
- Comparative adjective
Comparative adjective
It is used to compare two things, showing that one has more or less of a particular quality than the other.
Here are some example
- Tall → Taller
- Fast → Faster
- Happy → Happier
- Beautiful → More beautiful
- Interesting → More interesting
- Expensive → More expensive
Formation of comparative adjective
It depends on the number of syllables in the adjective and sometimes on the spelling of the adjective. Here are the general rules for forming comparative adjectives:
One-syllable adjectives:
For most one-syllable adjectives, you add “-er” at the end of the adjective.
- Tall → Taller
- Fast → Faster
- Small → Smaller
- Bright → Brighter
Two-syllable adjectives:
For two-syllable adjectives, the formation of the comparative depends on the ending of the adjective:
Adjectives ending in “y”:
When the adjective ends in “y”, you change the “y” to “i” and add “-er”.
- Happy → Happier
- Funny → Funnier
- Lazy → Lazier
Other two-syllable adjectives:
For most two-syllable adjectives that do not end in “y,” you use “more” before the adjective.
- Beautiful → More beautiful
- Careful → More careful
- Peaceful → More peaceful
Three or more syllables:
For adjectives with three or more syllables, you always use “more” (never “-er”).
- Expensive → More expensive
- Intelligent → More intelligent
- Interesting → More interesting
Exceptions:
- Good → Better
- Bad → Worse
- Far → Farther (or Further in some contexts)
Quiz
1. Which of the following is the correct comparative form of the adjective “fast”?
a) Faster
b) Fastest
c) More fast
d) Fastlier
2. Circle the correct sentence:
a) My car is more faster than yours.
b) My car is faster than yours.
c) My car is more fast than yours.
d) My car is fastlier than yours.
3. In the following comparative form of the adjective “happy” is?
a) Happier
b) More happy
c) Happyer
d) More happier
4. The correct comparative form of “beautiful” is?
a) Beautifuller
b) More beautiful
c) Beautifullier
d) Beautifuler
5. Tick the correct sentence:
a) This is the most easier way to do it.
b) This is easier than the other way.
c) This is more easier than the other way.
d) This is more easy than the other way.
6. Of the following adjectives which should use “more” for its comparative form?
a) Tall
b) Big
c) Expensive
d) Fast
7. Which of the following is the correct comparative form of “bad”?
a) Worse
b) Bader
c) Badder
d) More bad
8. Choose the correct sentence:
a) She is more intelligent than him.
b) She is intelligenter than him.
c) She is more intelligent than him.
d) She is more intelligenter than him.
9. One of the following is the correct comparative form of “far”?
a) Farther
b) More far
c) Farthest
d) More farther
10. What is the comparative form of “funny”?
a) Funner
b) Funnier
c) More funny
d) Funnyer
Answers
- a) Faster
- b) My car is faster than yours.
- a) Happier
- b) More beautiful
- b) This is easier than the other way.
- c) Expensive
- a) Worse
- c) She is more intelligent than him.
- a) Farther
- b) Funnier
Conclusion
Mastering comparative adjectives is essential for effective communication, as it allows you to make clear comparisons between things, people, or situations. By understanding the formation rules and practicing their usage in sentences, you can confidently express comparisons in both written and spoken English.
