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 ADJECTIVES
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Read the following sentence
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Read the following sentence


       My house is big
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Read the following sentence


       My house is big

Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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Read the following sentence


       My house is big

Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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Read the following sentence


       My house is big

Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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Read the following sentence


       My house is big

Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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“Big” is the adjective in this sentence. It describes the noun.
It says something about my house.
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Read the following sentence


             My house is big

Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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“Big” is the adjective in this sentence. It describes the noun.
It says something about my house.
“Big” es el adjetivo de esta oración. Esta palabra describe el sustantivo de esta oración.
 Esta palabra dice algo sobre mi casa.
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Read the following sentence


             My house is big

Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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“Big” is the adjective in this sentence. It describes the noun.
It says something about my house.
“Big” es el adjetivo de esta oración. Esta palabra describe el sustantivo de esta oración.
 Esta palabra dice algo sobre mi casa.

     Mi casa podría ser pequeña, bonita, hermosa, costosa, pero en este caso, el adjetivo “big”, dice que es grande.
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My dog is
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                  BIG



My dog is
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                  BIG

                  FUNNY

My dog is
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                  BIG

                  FUNNY

My dog is
                  BROWN
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                  BIG

                  FUNNY

My dog is
                  BROWN

                  INTELLIGENT
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                  BIG

                  FUNNY

My dog is                       ADJECTIVES
                  BROWN

                  INTELLIGENT
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                  BIG

                  FUNNY

My dog is                            ADJECTIVES
                  BROWN

                  INTELLIGENT




                                Words to describe my dog
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We use comparatives adjectives
when we want to compare TWO
items. For example people, things,
places, ideas, etc …..
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We use comparatives adjectives
when we want to compare TWO
items. For example people, things,
places, ideas, etc …..
  Utilizamos adjetivos comparativos cuando queremos comparar DOS
                personas, cosas, lugares, ideas, etc ……
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             This is Rick´s car
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             This is Rick´s car
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             This is Rick´s car




             This is Juan´s car.
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              This is Rick´s car


          - His car is new




               This is Juan´s car.
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               This is Rick´s car


          - His car is new




                This is Juan´s car.



          - His car is old
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               This is Rick´s car


          - His car is new
          - His car is fast




                This is Juan´s car.



          - His car is old
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               This is Rick´s car


          - His car is new
          - His car is fast




                This is Juan´s car.



          - His car is old
          - His car is slow
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               This is Rick´s car


          - His car is new
          - His car is fast
          - His car is expensive




               This is Juan´s car.



          - His car is old
          - His car is slow
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              This is Rick´s car


          - His car is new
          - His car is fast
          - His car is expensive




               This is Juan´s car.



          - His car is old
          - His car is slow
          - His car is cheap
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Let´s compare these two cars.
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Let´s compare these two cars.



         Rick

                                Juan
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             Let´s compare these two cars.



                            Rick

                                             Juan



         The adjectives:

- New                  - expensive
- Fast                 - Small
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   Rick                  Juan
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            Rick                       Juan



Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
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            Rick                       Juan



Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
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            Rick                       Juan




Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
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            Rick                       Juan




Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.

          mas nuevo que
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                     Rick                            Juan




        Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan
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                      Rick                           Juan




        Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan

        Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
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                      Rick                           Juan




        Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan

        Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
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                     Rick                            Juan




        Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan

        Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
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                     Rick                            Juan




        Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan

        Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.

                   mas rápido que
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                     Rick                            Juan




        Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan

        Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.

 El carro de Rick es mas rápido que el carro de Juan
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               Rick                      Juan



Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
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               Rick                      Juan



Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
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              Rick                       Juan




Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

            mas pequeño que
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                    Rick                         Juan




      Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan
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                     Rick                            Juan




      Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan

     Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
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                     Rick                            Juan




      Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan

     Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
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                    Rick                         Juan




      Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan

    Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

                  mas costoso que
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                    Rick                          Juan




      Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan

    Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

El carro de Rick es mas costoso que el carro de Juan
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   Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
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   Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
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          Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

      Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

      Do you see the difference between these 2
      sentences ?

El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small,
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          Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

      Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

      Do you see the difference between these 2
      sentences ?

El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER.
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          Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

      Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

      Do you see the difference between these 2
      sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la
palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo.
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           Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

       Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

       Do you see the difference between these 2
       sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la
palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo.
El comparativo de la segunda oración se formó agregando la
palabra more,
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           Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

       Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

       Do you see the difference between these 2
       sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la
palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo.
El comparativo de la segunda oración se formó agregando la
palabra more, antes del adjetivo expensive
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           Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.

       Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.

       Do you see the difference between these 2
       sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la
palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo.
El comparativo de la segunda oración se formó agregando la
palabra more, antes del adjetivo expensive y la palabra
than, despues del mismo.
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Smaller than
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   Smaller than

more expensive than
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   Smaller than

more expensive than         Why the
                          difference ?
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          Analyze these two
             adjectives
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          Analyze these two
             adjectives

     SMALL
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          Analyze these two
             adjectives

     SMALL         EXPENSIVE
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                     Analyze these two
                        adjectives

               SMALL          EXPENSIVE


 This is a short
adjective. It only
has one syllable.
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                     Analyze these two
                        adjectives

               SMALL          EXPENSIVE


 This is a short
adjective. It only
has one syllable.
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                     Analyze these two
                        adjectives

               SMALL          EXPENSIVE


 This is a short               This is a long
adjective. It only          adjective. It has 3
has one syllable.                syllable.
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                     Analyze these two
                        adjectives

               SMALL          EXPENSIVE


 This is a short               This is a long
adjective. It only          adjective. It has 3
has one syllable.                syllable.
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                     Analyze these two
                        adjectives

               SMALL          EXPENSIVE


 This is a short               This is a long
adjective. It only          adjective. It has 3
has one syllable.                syllable.
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                     Analyze these two
                        adjectives

               SMALL          EXPENSIVE


 This is a short               This is a long
adjective. It only          adjective. It has 3
has one syllable.                syllable.
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          RULES
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                      RULES

Rule – 1.
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                      RULES

Rule – 1.

 If the adjective has one syllable, add “er” to the
adjective at the end. Also, add the word “than” to
indicate that you are comparing one item with
another one.
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                                         RULES

Rule – 1.

 If the adjective has one syllable, add “er” to the
adjective at the end. Also, add the word “than” to
indicate that you are comparing one item with
another one.
Regla – 1

Si el adjetivo tiene una sola sílaba, agrega la terminación “er” al final del adjetivo. También
agrega la palabra “than” después del adjetivo comparativo para indicar que estas comparando
una cosa con otra.
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                  RULES

Rule – 1
               Example:
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                  RULES

Rule – 1
               Example:

      Manizales is colder than Pereira
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                          RULES

Rule – 1
                  Example:

      Manizales is colder than Pereira

           One syllable
            Adjective:
              Cold
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                          RULES

Rule – 1
                  Example:

      Manizales is colder than Pereira

           One syllable
                           Terminación
            Adjective:
                              “er”
              Cold
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                          RULES

Rule – 1
                  Example:

      Manizales is colder than Pereira

           One syllable                          “than”
                           Terminación
            Adjective:                   Indica que se compara
                              “er”
              Cold                         una cosa con otra
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                        RULES

    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large
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                         RULES

    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger
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    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger        small
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    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger        small   smaller
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    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger        small   smaller     tall
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    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger        small   smaller     tall   taller
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                          RULES

    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger        small   smaller     tall   taller

Short
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    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger         small   smaller     tall   taller

Short    shorter
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    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger         small   smaller     tall   taller

Short    shorter        fast
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                           RULES

    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger         small   smaller     tall   taller

Short    shorter        fast    faster
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                           RULES

    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger         small   smaller     tall   taller

Short    shorter        fast    faster      old
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                           RULES

    Rule – 1.

            Examples of one syllable adjectives

Large    larger         small   smaller     tall   taller

Short    shorter        fast    faster      old    older
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                      RULES

Rule – 2.
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                       RULES

Rule – 2.

If the adjective has three or more syllables, use the
words “more or less” before the adjective. Also,
add the word “than” to indicate that you are
comparing one item with another one.
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                                        RULES

Rule – 2.

If the adjective has three or more syllables, use the
words “more or less” before the adjective. Also,
add the word “than” to indicate that you are
comparing one item with another one.
Regla – 1

Si el adjetivo tiene tres o mas sílabas, agrega la palabras “mas o menos” antes del adjetivo.
También agrega la palabra “than” después del adjetivo comparativo para indicar que estas
comparando una cosa con otra.
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                  RULES

Rule – 2
              Example with “MORE”:
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                     RULES

Rule – 2
                 Example with “MORE”:


           Cindy is more beautiful than Judy
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                             RULES

   Rule – 2
                          Example with “MORE”:


              Cindy is more beautiful than Judy

  “more”         “mas”

Indica que Cindy es MAS
linda
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                             RULES

   Rule – 2
                          Example with “MORE”:


              Cindy is more beautiful than Judy

  “more”         “mas”
                                3 syllable
Indica que Cindy es MAS         adjective
linda
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                             RULES

   Rule – 2
                          Example with “MORE”:


              Cindy is more beautiful than Judy

  “more”         “mas”                               “than”
                                3 syllable   Indica que se compara
Indica que Cindy es MAS         adjective    una cosa con otra o
linda                                        persona en este caso.
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                  RULES
Rule – 2

           Example with “LESS”:
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                  RULES
Rule – 2

           Example with “LESS”:

Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona
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                               RULES
           Rule – 2

                      Example with “LESS”:

           Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona

  “less”         “menos”

Indica que el Real Cartagena
es Menos popular
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                               RULES
           Rule – 2

                      Example with “LESS”:

           Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona

  “less”         “menos”
                                 3 syllable
Indica que el Real Cartagena
                                 adjective
es Menos popular
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                               RULES
           Rule – 2

                      Example with “LESS”:

           Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona

  “less”         “menos”                              “than”
                                 3 syllable   Indica que se compara
Indica que el Real Cartagena
                                 adjective    una cosa con otra o
es Menos popular
                                              persona en este caso.
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                   RULES

Rule – 2.

  Examples of three or more syllables adjectives
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                     RULES

Rule – 2.

  Examples of three or more syllables adjectives

       Comfortable
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                     RULES

Rule – 2.

  Examples of three or more syllables adjectives

       Comfortable     more comfortable
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Rule – 2.

  Examples of three or more syllables adjectives

       Comfortable     more comfortable
         expensive
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                     RULES

Rule – 2.

  Examples of three or more syllables adjectives

       Comfortable     more comfortable
         expensive     more expensive
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                      RULES

Rule – 2.

  Examples of three or more syllables adjectives

       Comfortable      more comfortable
         expensive      more expensive
        intelligent
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                      RULES

Rule – 2.

  Examples of three or more syllables adjectives

       Comfortable      more comfortable
         expensive      more expensive
        intelligent     less intelligent
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       RULES
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                   RULES

Rule – 3.
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                       RULES

  Rule – 3.

If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”,
change the “y” for “i” and add “er”.
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                       RULES

  Rule – 3.

If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”,
change the “y” for “i” and add “er”.

              Lisa is happier than Jennifer
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                              RULES

  Rule – 3.

If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”,
change the “y” for “i” and add “er”.

              Lisa is happier than Jennifer
                    Happy.
              Adjetivo de 2 sílabas
              que termina en “Y”
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                              RULES

  Rule – 3.

If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”,
change the “y” for “i” and add “er”.

              Lisa is happier than Jennifer
                    Happy.               Cambio de la
              Adjetivo de 2 sílabas   terminación “y” por
              que termina en “Y”             “ier”
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 SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
   SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young        younger
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young        younger

•   If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young        younger

•   If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
            Example:
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young        younger

•   If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
            Example:      large
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young        younger

•   If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
            Example:      large         larger
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young        younger

•   If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
            Example:      large         larger

•   If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in
    “consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant
    and add “er”
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young        younger

•   If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
            Example:      large         larger

•   If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in
    “consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant
    and add “er”
                   Example:
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young        younger

•   If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
            Example:      large         larger

•   If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in
    “consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant
    and add “er”
                   Example:       big
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                     SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
                       SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
•   If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
            Example:      young        younger

•   If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
            Example:      large         larger

•   If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in
    “consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant
    and add “er”
                   Example:       big       bigger
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    IRREGULAR FORMS
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                IRREGULAR FORMS


“Good” is and adjective.
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                  IRREGULAR FORMS


“Good” is and adjective.

   Example:
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                  IRREGULAR FORMS


“Good” is and adjective.

   Example:     Mazda is a good car.
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                  IRREGULAR FORMS


“Good” is and adjective.

   Example:     Mazda is a good car.
                Mercedes is a good car too.
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                  IRREGULAR FORMS


“Good” is and adjective.

   Example:     Mazda is a good car.
                Mercedes is a good car too.

    BUT,
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                  IRREGULAR FORMS


“Good” is and adjective.

   Example:     Mazda is a good car.
                Mercedes is a good car too.

    BUT,      Mercedes es mejor carro que Mazda.
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         Vs.
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                      Vs.

Como hago este comparativo ?
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                          Vs.

Como hago este comparativo ?



       Mercedes is gooder than Mazda
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES




                          Vs.

Como hago este comparativo ?



       Mercedes is gooder than Mazda   NO !
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES




                          Vs.

Como hago este comparativo ?



       Mercedes is gooder than Mazda   NO !

     Mercedes is better than Mazda
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES




                          Vs.

Como hago este comparativo ?



       Mercedes is gooder than Mazda   NO !

     Mercedes is better than Mazda       YES !
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES




Some adjectives have an irregular
comparative form.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES




  Some adjectives have an irregular
  comparative form.

Don´t worry !
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES




  Some adjectives have an irregular
  comparative form.

Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES


                        Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
                        irregular.
                        No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
                        memorizar estos dos:



  Some adjectives have an irregular
  comparative form.

Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES


                        Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
                        irregular.
                        No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
                        memorizar estos dos:



  Some adjectives have an irregular
  comparative form.

Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:

        GOOD
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES


                        Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
                        irregular.
                        No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
                        memorizar estos dos:



  Some adjectives have an irregular
  comparative form.

Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:

        GOOD            BETTER
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES


                        Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
                        irregular.
                        No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
                        memorizar estos dos:



  Some adjectives have an irregular
  comparative form.

Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:

        GOOD            BETTER
         BAD
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES


                        Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
                        irregular.
                        No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
                        memorizar estos dos:



  Some adjectives have an irregular
  comparative form.

Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:

        GOOD            BETTER
         BAD            WORSE
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES




  You can find more information about
comparatives in your Top Notch 1 book,
               page: 90


            Also, on this web page:
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-comparative.htm

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Compare Adjectives

  • 2. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Read the following sentence
  • 3. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Read the following sentence My house is big
  • 4. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Read the following sentence My house is big Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
  • 5. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Read the following sentence My house is big Is there an adjective in this sentences ? Piensa en esta pregunta antes de dar el próximo click.
  • 6. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Read the following sentence My house is big Is there an adjective in this sentences ? Piensa en esta pregunta antes de dar el próximo click.
  • 7. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Read the following sentence My house is big Is there an adjective in this sentences ? Piensa en esta pregunta antes de dar el próximo click. “Big” is the adjective in this sentence. It describes the noun. It says something about my house.
  • 8. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Read the following sentence My house is big Is there an adjective in this sentences ? Piensa en esta pregunta antes de dar el próximo click. “Big” is the adjective in this sentence. It describes the noun. It says something about my house. “Big” es el adjetivo de esta oración. Esta palabra describe el sustantivo de esta oración. Esta palabra dice algo sobre mi casa.
  • 9. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Read the following sentence My house is big Is there an adjective in this sentences ? Piensa en esta pregunta antes de dar el próximo click. “Big” is the adjective in this sentence. It describes the noun. It says something about my house. “Big” es el adjetivo de esta oración. Esta palabra describe el sustantivo de esta oración. Esta palabra dice algo sobre mi casa. Mi casa podría ser pequeña, bonita, hermosa, costosa, pero en este caso, el adjetivo “big”, dice que es grande.
  • 11. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES BIG My dog is
  • 12. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES BIG FUNNY My dog is
  • 13. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES BIG FUNNY My dog is BROWN
  • 14. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES BIG FUNNY My dog is BROWN INTELLIGENT
  • 15. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES BIG FUNNY My dog is ADJECTIVES BROWN INTELLIGENT
  • 16. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES BIG FUNNY My dog is ADJECTIVES BROWN INTELLIGENT Words to describe my dog
  • 19. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES We use comparatives adjectives when we want to compare TWO items. For example people, things, places, ideas, etc …..
  • 20. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES We use comparatives adjectives when we want to compare TWO items. For example people, things, places, ideas, etc ….. Utilizamos adjetivos comparativos cuando queremos comparar DOS personas, cosas, lugares, ideas, etc ……
  • 22. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES This is Rick´s car
  • 23. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES This is Rick´s car
  • 24. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES This is Rick´s car This is Juan´s car.
  • 25. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES This is Rick´s car - His car is new This is Juan´s car.
  • 26. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES This is Rick´s car - His car is new This is Juan´s car. - His car is old
  • 27. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES This is Rick´s car - His car is new - His car is fast This is Juan´s car. - His car is old
  • 28. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES This is Rick´s car - His car is new - His car is fast This is Juan´s car. - His car is old - His car is slow
  • 29. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES This is Rick´s car - His car is new - His car is fast - His car is expensive This is Juan´s car. - His car is old - His car is slow
  • 30. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES This is Rick´s car - His car is new - His car is fast - His car is expensive This is Juan´s car. - His car is old - His car is slow - His car is cheap
  • 32. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Let´s compare these two cars. Rick Juan
  • 33. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Let´s compare these two cars. Rick Juan The adjectives: - New - expensive - Fast - Small
  • 35. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
  • 36. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
  • 37. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
  • 38. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car. mas nuevo que
  • 39. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan
  • 40. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
  • 41. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
  • 42. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
  • 43. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car. mas rápido que
  • 44. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas nuevo que el carro de Juan Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas rápido que el carro de Juan
  • 45. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
  • 46. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
  • 47. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. mas pequeño que
  • 48. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan
  • 49. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
  • 50. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
  • 51. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. mas costoso que
  • 52. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick Juan Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas pequeño que el carro de Juan Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. El carro de Rick es mas costoso que el carro de Juan
  • 53. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. Do you see the difference between these 2 sentences ?
  • 54. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. Do you see the difference between these 2 sentences ?
  • 55. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. Do you see the difference between these 2 sentences ? El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al adjetivo small,
  • 56. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. Do you see the difference between these 2 sentences ? El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al adjetivo small, la terminación ER.
  • 57. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. Do you see the difference between these 2 sentences ? El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo.
  • 58. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. Do you see the difference between these 2 sentences ? El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo. El comparativo de la segunda oración se formó agregando la palabra more,
  • 59. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. Do you see the difference between these 2 sentences ? El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo. El comparativo de la segunda oración se formó agregando la palabra more, antes del adjetivo expensive
  • 60. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car. Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car. Do you see the difference between these 2 sentences ? El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo. El comparativo de la segunda oración se formó agregando la palabra more, antes del adjetivo expensive y la palabra than, despues del mismo.
  • 62. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Smaller than more expensive than
  • 63. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Smaller than more expensive than Why the difference ?
  • 65. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Analyze these two adjectives
  • 66. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Analyze these two adjectives SMALL
  • 67. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Analyze these two adjectives SMALL EXPENSIVE
  • 68. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Analyze these two adjectives SMALL EXPENSIVE This is a short adjective. It only has one syllable.
  • 69. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Analyze these two adjectives SMALL EXPENSIVE This is a short adjective. It only has one syllable.
  • 70. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Analyze these two adjectives SMALL EXPENSIVE This is a short This is a long adjective. It only adjective. It has 3 has one syllable. syllable.
  • 71. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Analyze these two adjectives SMALL EXPENSIVE This is a short This is a long adjective. It only adjective. It has 3 has one syllable. syllable.
  • 72. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Analyze these two adjectives SMALL EXPENSIVE This is a short This is a long adjective. It only adjective. It has 3 has one syllable. syllable.
  • 73. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Analyze these two adjectives SMALL EXPENSIVE This is a short This is a long adjective. It only adjective. It has 3 has one syllable. syllable.
  • 76. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1.
  • 77. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. If the adjective has one syllable, add “er” to the adjective at the end. Also, add the word “than” to indicate that you are comparing one item with another one.
  • 78. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. If the adjective has one syllable, add “er” to the adjective at the end. Also, add the word “than” to indicate that you are comparing one item with another one. Regla – 1 Si el adjetivo tiene una sola sílaba, agrega la terminación “er” al final del adjetivo. También agrega la palabra “than” después del adjetivo comparativo para indicar que estas comparando una cosa con otra.
  • 79. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1 Example:
  • 80. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1 Example: Manizales is colder than Pereira
  • 81. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1 Example: Manizales is colder than Pereira One syllable Adjective: Cold
  • 82. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1 Example: Manizales is colder than Pereira One syllable Terminación Adjective: “er” Cold
  • 83. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1 Example: Manizales is colder than Pereira One syllable “than” Terminación Adjective: Indica que se compara “er” Cold una cosa con otra
  • 84. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large
  • 85. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger
  • 86. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small
  • 87. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small smaller
  • 88. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small smaller tall
  • 89. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small smaller tall taller
  • 90. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small smaller tall taller Short
  • 91. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small smaller tall taller Short shorter
  • 92. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small smaller tall taller Short shorter fast
  • 93. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small smaller tall taller Short shorter fast faster
  • 94. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small smaller tall taller Short shorter fast faster old
  • 95. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 1. Examples of one syllable adjectives Large larger small smaller tall taller Short shorter fast faster old older
  • 97. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2.
  • 98. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2. If the adjective has three or more syllables, use the words “more or less” before the adjective. Also, add the word “than” to indicate that you are comparing one item with another one.
  • 99. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2. If the adjective has three or more syllables, use the words “more or less” before the adjective. Also, add the word “than” to indicate that you are comparing one item with another one. Regla – 1 Si el adjetivo tiene tres o mas sílabas, agrega la palabras “mas o menos” antes del adjetivo. También agrega la palabra “than” después del adjetivo comparativo para indicar que estas comparando una cosa con otra.
  • 100. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “MORE”:
  • 101. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “MORE”: Cindy is more beautiful than Judy
  • 102. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “MORE”: Cindy is more beautiful than Judy “more” “mas” Indica que Cindy es MAS linda
  • 103. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “MORE”: Cindy is more beautiful than Judy “more” “mas” 3 syllable Indica que Cindy es MAS adjective linda
  • 104. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “MORE”: Cindy is more beautiful than Judy “more” “mas” “than” 3 syllable Indica que se compara Indica que Cindy es MAS adjective una cosa con otra o linda persona en este caso.
  • 105. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “LESS”:
  • 106. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “LESS”: Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona
  • 107. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “LESS”: Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona “less” “menos” Indica que el Real Cartagena es Menos popular
  • 108. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “LESS”: Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona “less” “menos” 3 syllable Indica que el Real Cartagena adjective es Menos popular
  • 109. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2 Example with “LESS”: Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona “less” “menos” “than” 3 syllable Indica que se compara Indica que el Real Cartagena adjective una cosa con otra o es Menos popular persona en este caso.
  • 110. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2. Examples of three or more syllables adjectives
  • 111. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2. Examples of three or more syllables adjectives Comfortable
  • 112. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2. Examples of three or more syllables adjectives Comfortable more comfortable
  • 113. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2. Examples of three or more syllables adjectives Comfortable more comfortable expensive
  • 114. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2. Examples of three or more syllables adjectives Comfortable more comfortable expensive more expensive
  • 115. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2. Examples of three or more syllables adjectives Comfortable more comfortable expensive more expensive intelligent
  • 116. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 2. Examples of three or more syllables adjectives Comfortable more comfortable expensive more expensive intelligent less intelligent
  • 118. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 3.
  • 119. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 3. If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”, change the “y” for “i” and add “er”.
  • 120. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 3. If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”, change the “y” for “i” and add “er”. Lisa is happier than Jennifer
  • 121. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 3. If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”, change the “y” for “i” and add “er”. Lisa is happier than Jennifer Happy. Adjetivo de 2 sílabas que termina en “Y”
  • 122. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES RULES Rule – 3. If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”, change the “y” for “i” and add “er”. Lisa is happier than Jennifer Happy. Cambio de la Adjetivo de 2 sílabas terminación “y” por que termina en “Y” “ier”
  • 124. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
  • 125. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
  • 126. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example:
  • 127. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young
  • 128. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young younger
  • 129. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young younger • If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
  • 130. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young younger • If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”. Example:
  • 131. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young younger • If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”. Example: large
  • 132. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young younger • If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”. Example: large larger
  • 133. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young younger • If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”. Example: large larger • If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in “consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant and add “er”
  • 134. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young younger • If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”. Example: large larger • If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in “consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant and add “er” Example:
  • 135. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young younger • If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”. Example: large larger • If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in “consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant and add “er” Example: big
  • 136. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES SPELLING RULES FOR ONE SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “ Example: young younger • If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”. Example: large larger • If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in “consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant and add “er” Example: big bigger
  • 138. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES IRREGULAR FORMS
  • 139. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES IRREGULAR FORMS “Good” is and adjective.
  • 140. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES IRREGULAR FORMS “Good” is and adjective. Example:
  • 141. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES IRREGULAR FORMS “Good” is and adjective. Example: Mazda is a good car.
  • 142. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES IRREGULAR FORMS “Good” is and adjective. Example: Mazda is a good car. Mercedes is a good car too.
  • 143. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES IRREGULAR FORMS “Good” is and adjective. Example: Mazda is a good car. Mercedes is a good car too. BUT,
  • 144. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES IRREGULAR FORMS “Good” is and adjective. Example: Mazda is a good car. Mercedes is a good car too. BUT, Mercedes es mejor carro que Mazda.
  • 146. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Vs. Como hago este comparativo ?
  • 147. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Vs. Como hago este comparativo ? Mercedes is gooder than Mazda
  • 148. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Vs. Como hago este comparativo ? Mercedes is gooder than Mazda NO !
  • 149. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Vs. Como hago este comparativo ? Mercedes is gooder than Mazda NO ! Mercedes is better than Mazda
  • 150. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Vs. Como hago este comparativo ? Mercedes is gooder than Mazda NO ! Mercedes is better than Mazda YES !
  • 152. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Some adjectives have an irregular comparative form.
  • 153. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Some adjectives have an irregular comparative form. Don´t worry !
  • 154. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Some adjectives have an irregular comparative form. Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have to memorize these two:
  • 155. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa irregular. No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que memorizar estos dos: Some adjectives have an irregular comparative form. Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have to memorize these two:
  • 156. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa irregular. No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que memorizar estos dos: Some adjectives have an irregular comparative form. Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have to memorize these two: GOOD
  • 157. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa irregular. No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que memorizar estos dos: Some adjectives have an irregular comparative form. Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have to memorize these two: GOOD BETTER
  • 158. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa irregular. No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que memorizar estos dos: Some adjectives have an irregular comparative form. Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have to memorize these two: GOOD BETTER BAD
  • 159. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa irregular. No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que memorizar estos dos: Some adjectives have an irregular comparative form. Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have to memorize these two: GOOD BETTER BAD WORSE
  • 160. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES You can find more information about comparatives in your Top Notch 1 book, page: 90 Also, on this web page: http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-comparative.htm