Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Comparative and superlative adjectives help us describe our friends and others. They tell us how things are alike or different. Let’s break down how to use them!

1. Comparative Adjectives

• How to Form Them:
  • For short adjectives, add “-er.”
  • For longer adjectives, use the word “more.”
• Examples:
  • Short: tall → taller
  • Long: interesting → more interesting

2. Superlative Adjectives

• How to Form Them:
  • For short adjectives, add “-est.”
  • For longer adjectives, use the word “most.”
• Examples:
  • Short: tall → tallest
  • Long: interesting → most interesting

3. Using Them in Sentences

• Comparative Example: “My friend is taller than I am.”
• Superlative Example: “She is the most interesting person in our class.”

Now you know how to use comparative and superlative adjectives! They make your descriptions clearer and more fun!