In this lesson you will learn how to compare things using comparative and superlative adjectives.
10 sections • 40 exercises • Earn points as you go!
For short adjectives, add -er for comparative and -est for superlative.
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| tall | taller | tallest |
| fast | faster | fastest |
| old | older | oldest |
| cold | colder | coldest |
If the adjective ends in consonant–vowel–consonant, double the last letter.
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| big | bigger | biggest |
| hot | hotter | hottest |
| thin | thinner | thinnest |
Adjectives ending in -y → change to -i + er / est.
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| happy | happier | happiest |
| easy | easier | easiest |
| funny | funnier | funniest |
For long adjectives, use more for comparative and most for superlative.
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| beautiful | more beautiful | most beautiful |
| expensive | more expensive | most expensive |
| intelligent | more intelligent | most intelligent |
These do NOT follow the normal rules. Learn them by heart!
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| good | better | best |
| bad | worse | worst |
| far | farther / further | farthest / furthest |
Drag the correct word to complete each sentence.
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