The document discusses forming comparative adjectives in English. It provides two main rules:
1. For single-syllable adjectives, add "-er" to the end of the adjective and use "than" to indicate comparison, such as "colder than".
2. For multi-syllable adjectives, use "more" before the adjective and "than" to indicate comparison, such as "more expensive than".
Examples are given to demonstrate how to make short adjectives like "small", "tall" comparative by adding "-er", and how longer adjectives become comparative by adding "more" rather than changing the adjective form.
5. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Read the following sentence
My house is big
Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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6. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Read the following sentence
My house is big
Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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7. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
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.
8. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
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.
9. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
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.
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 ……
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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”
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
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.
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