How to Use Adjectives to Compare Family Members

Adjectives are words that help us describe things. When we want to compare family members, we use adjectives to show how they are alike or different. In this post, we’ll learn how to use adjectives for comparisons in a fun and easy way.

Basic Vocabulary

First, let’s look at some important family words:

• Mother - "She is my mother."
• Father - "He is my father."
• Brother - "I have one brother."
• Sister - "I have two sisters."
• Cousin - "My cousin is visiting."
• Aunt - "My aunt is very kind."
• Uncle - "My uncle is funny."

Types of Adjectives

When we compare family members, we can use three kinds of adjectives:

1. Positive Form: This is the simple form (like tall, smart, or kind).
2. Comparative Form: We use this to compare two people. We often add "-er" or use "more" (like taller, smarter, or kinder).
3. Superlative Form: This helps us compare three or more people. We usually add "-est" or use "most" (like tallest, smartest, or kindest).

Examples of Comparisons

1. Using Positive Form:

   • "My sister is smart."
   • "My father is kind."

2. Using Comparative Form:

   • "My brother is taller than my sister."
   • "My mother is more caring than my aunt."

3. Using Superlative Form:

   • "My uncle is the funniest in our family."
   • "She is the kindest person I know."

Grammar Rules

Here are some simple rules to remember when using adjectives for comparisons:

1. One-Syllable Adjectives: Add "-er" for comparing and "-est" for the best.

   • Example: tall → taller → tallest

2. Two-Syllable Adjectives Ending in -y: Change the "y" to "i" and then add "-er" or "-est".

   • Example: happy → happier → happiest

3. Two or More Syllables: Use "more" for comparing and "most" for the best.

   • Example: beautiful → more beautiful → most beautiful

Practice Sentences

You can compare your family members by using this pattern:

1. [Family Member] is [adjective].
2. [Family Member 1] is [comparative adjective] than [Family Member 2].
3. [Family Member] is the [superlative adjective] in our family.

Example Practice

1. "My sister is smart."
2. "My brother is taller than my sister."
3. "My grandmother is the wisest in our family."

By using adjectives the right way, you can easily describe and compare your family members in English!