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Week 11 - Script - Comparative Adjectives

This document discusses how to form comparative adjectives in English. It explains that comparative adjectives are used to compare two things or people, often using the word "than". There are two ways to form comparatives: adding "-er" to short adjectives or using "more" for long adjectives. It provides seven rules for spelling comparatives, such as adding "-er" to one-syllable words, changing "y" to "i" and adding "-er" for two-syllable words ending in "y", and using "more" for adjectives with three or more syllables. Examples are given to illustrate each rule.

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Week 11 - Script - Comparative Adjectives

This document discusses how to form comparative adjectives in English. It explains that comparative adjectives are used to compare two things or people, often using the word "than". There are two ways to form comparatives: adding "-er" to short adjectives or using "more" for long adjectives. It provides seven rules for spelling comparatives, such as adding "-er" to one-syllable words, changing "y" to "i" and adding "-er" for two-syllable words ending in "y", and using "more" for adjectives with three or more syllables. Examples are given to illustrate each rule.

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  • Comparative Adjectives: Discusses the formation and usage of comparative adjectives, including examples and specific spelling rules.
  • Rules for Forming Comparative Adjectives: Lists spelling rules for forming comparative adjectives based on syllable count and word endings.
  • Irregular Comparatives and Other Tips: Explains irregular adjective forms and tips for using 'less' in comparisons.

Comparative Adjectives

We use comparative adjectives when we talk about two things or two people. Often, the
comparative adjective is followed by the word "than".
Look at these examples:
1. The laptop is bigger than the camera. "Bigger" is the comparative form of the
adjective "big".
2. The USB is smaller than the TV. “Smaller " is the comparative form of the adjective
"small”.
3. The PlayStation five is heavier than the Nintendo sixty-four. “Heavier " is the
comparative form of the adjective "heavy”.

How to form comparative adjectives?


There are two ways to make or to "form" a comparative adjective:

 Short adjectives: add "-er"


 Long adjectives: use "more"

Look at these examples:


 Cheap: The microwave is cheaper than the refrigerator.
 Expensive: The refrigerator is more expensive than the microwave.

SPELLING RULES:
Pay attention to the spelling rules:
Here are some basic rules for spelling comparatives.

Rule number 1:
For One syllable adjectives: We usually add –er to one-syllable words to make
comparatives.
For example:

 Small - Its comparative form is smaller.


The microwave is smaller than the refrigerator.
 Long - Its comparative form is longer.
The refrigerator is longer than the microwave.

Rule number 2:
For 1 syllable adjectives: If an adjective ends in –e, we add –r.
For example:

 Large - Its comparative form is larger.


The Smart TV is larger than the Blu ray.
 Nice - Its comparative form is nicer.
The laptop is nicer than the computer.

Rule number 3:
For one syllable adjectives: If an adjective ends in a vowel and a consonant, we double
the consonant and add -er.
For example:
 Big - Its comparative form is bigger.
My camera is bigger than your USB.
 Thin - Its comparative form is thinner.
The PlayStation 5 is thinner than the Nintendo 64.

Rule number 4:
For Two – syllable adjectives: If an adjective ends in a consonant and –y, we change the
y to –i and add –er.
For example:
 Easy - Its comparative form is easier.
Wii games are easier than PlayStation 5 games.
 Heavy - Its comparative form is heavier.
The DVD was heavier than the Blu-ray.

Rule number 5:
For long adjectives, adjectives with 3 or more syllables, we use “more” to make
comparisons.
We always use “more” plus the adjective.
For example:

 Practical - Its comparative form is more practical.


My camera is more practical than your digital camera.
 Useful - Its comparative form is more useful.
The laptop is more useful than the desktop.

Rule number 6:
Some comparative adjectives are irregular; it means that they use completely different
forms.
For Example:

 Good - Its comparative form is better.


My sister’s laptop is better than your brother’s laptop.
 Bad - Its comparative form is worse.
My father’s Blue ray is worse than mine.

Rule number 7
We can say that one thing or person is less than another thing by using “less ... than”.
To do this, use “less plus the adjective plus than”.
When using “less”, the adjective DOES NOT CHANGE.
For example:
 New - Less new than
My camera is less new than yours.
 Big - Less big than
Multifunction printers are less big than fax machines.

Now you know how to make sentences using comparative adjectives, continue practicing!
See you!

Comparative Adjectives We use comparative adjectives when we talk about two things or two people. Often, the compar
The refrigerator is longer than the microwave. Rule number 2: For 1 syllable adjectives: If an adjective ends in –e, we
 Useful - Its comparative form is more useful. The laptop is more useful than the desktop. Rule number 6: Som

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