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Comparative

~1 min readUpdated July 22, 20263 practice exercises

Lesson Goal

Learn to make comparisons using short adjectives. Understand how to express differences properly.

Key Points

Comparative adjectives show differences. Add '-er' to short adjectives like 'big' (bigger). Use 'than' after the adjective. Key rule: Only one syllable adjectives.

Examples

  • The cat is bigger.
  • She is taller than Ben.
  • This book is thicker.
  • I am shorter than her.
  • The car is faster.
  • Her hair is longer.

Memory Tips

  • 💡 Add '-er' for short words.
  • 💡 Use 'than' after comparisons.
  • 💡 Big becomes bigger.
  • 💡 Happy becomes happier.
  • 💡 Tall becomes taller.
  • 💡 Always use one syllable words.
  • 💡 Never forget 'than'!

Summary

Use '-er' to compare. Add 'than' to show difference. Practice with small words.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remember: "Add '-er' for short words."?
Add '-er' for short words.
How do I remember: "Use 'than' after comparisons."?
Use 'than' after comparisons.
How do I remember: "Big becomes bigger."?
Big becomes bigger.
How do I remember: "Happy becomes happier."?
Happy becomes happier.

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Practice Exercises

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Comparative Adjectives Part 1
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Comparative Adjectives Part 2
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