Grammar: Comparatives and Superlatives
We use comparatives to compare two things and superlatives to compare three or more things.
1. Comparative Adjectives
Structure: Adjective + -er / more + adjective + than
| Type | Adjective | Comparative |
|---|---|---|
| Short (1 syllable) | tall | taller than |
| Short (1 syllable ending -e) | nice | nicer than |
| Short (CVC pattern) | big | bigger than |
| Short (2 syllables ending -y) | happy | happier than |
| Long (2+ syllables) | beautiful | more beautiful than |
2. Superlative Adjectives
Structure: The + adjective + -est / the most + adjective
| Type | Adjective | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| Short | tall | the tallest |
| Short (-y) | happy | the happiest |
| Long | beautiful | the most beautiful |
Irregular Forms
- good → better than → the best
- bad → worse than → the worst
- far → farther/further than → the farthest/furthest
Exercises
Exercise 1: Write the comparative and superlative forms:
- small → ________ → ________
- interesting → ________ → ________
- hot → ________ → ________
- easy → ________ → ________
- expensive → ________ → ________
Exercise 2: Complete the sentences:
- Algiers is ________ (big) than Annaba.
- The Sahara is ________ (hot) place in Algeria.
- Mount Tahat is ________ (high) mountain in Algeria.
- Arabic is ________ (easy) for me than English.
- This book is ________ (interesting) than that one.
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📍 دروس مشابهة:
- اللغة الإنجليزية — Demonstratives: This, That, These, Those — 1st Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum
- English — Describing People (Physical Appearance and Personality) — 3rd Year Middle School — Algerian Program
- English — Phrasal Verbs — Common Examples — 3rd Year
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