Level: Beginner-Intermediate
A comparative adjective is used to compare two things.
If an adjective ends in –e, we add –r:
Example:
simple–simpler
fine–finer
If an adjective ends in a consonant and –y, we change –y to –i and add –er:
Example:
bumpy–bumpier
heavy–heavier
We use more to make comparatives for most two-syllable adjectives and for all adjectives with three or more syllables:
Example:
careful–more careful
interesting–more interesting
A superlative adjective is used when you compare three or more things.
If an adjective ends in –e, we add –st:
Example:
quick–quickest
short–shortest
If an adjective ends in a consonant and –y, we change –y to –i and add -est:
shiny–shiniest
tiny–tiniest
We use most to make superlatives for most two-syllable adjectives and for all adjectives with three or more syllables:
Example:
beautiful–most beautiful
colorful–most colorful