Comparatives and

Superlatives

Can you re-call these adjectives?o Cheapo Clumpsyo Creepyo Darko Filthyo Happyo Hairy

•The action of comparing two or more objects by using adjectives.

•There are two ways of comparing -As……..as

-Using « than»

What are Comparatives?

Using «as….as»• Wendy is as tall as me .• Monkeys are as smart as a human.• Studying English is as interesting as dancing.

• Wendy is not as tall as me.• Monkeys are not as smart as humans.• Sleeping is not as interesting as studying

1

Using «than»• Long adjectives are compared by using

« more…..than»

• Wendy is more beautiful than me.• Studying math is more difficult than

studying English.• Parachuting is more dangerous than

playing golf.

2

•Short adjectives are compared by adding «er» at the end.

–Sheeps are hairier than dogs.–My car is fancier than yours.–This grammar topic is easier than the last one.–Dancing is harder than singing.

Make comparative sentences

oBoringo ExcitingoHandsomeo ScaryoHotoGoodoBad

• The action of telling that someting is «the best or the worst at someting»

• There are two ways of using superlatives:oUsing mostoUsing «est»

What are Superlatives?

Using «Most»• I am the most beautiful teacher at Ulacit.• Sleeping is the most fascinating hobby in

the world.• Studying is the most boring activity ever.•My mother is the best chef in the world

Using «est»•Nery Brenes is the fastest man in the

world.•Wendy is the funniest woman alive.• Singing is the easiest hobby that people

can have. •Drinking alcohol is the worst addiction in

the world.

Using Superlativeso Hoto Ignoranto Darko Funny o Attractiveo Shorto Cute