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A reference sheet with the grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives.
Credit to http://english-zone.com/spelling/comparerules.html for the spelling rules.
| Comparatives
Ronaldo is taller than Messi. Physics is more difficult than French. My sister is tidier than me. |
Superlatives
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. …… is the most beautiful woman in the world. ….. is the most handsome man in the world. Messi is the best footballer in the world. |
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| Comparatives:
“Short adjectives” – with 1 syllable or 2 syllables that end in “y” + er than
John is shorter than Nigel. Jane is older than Peter. Teachers are busier than students. Busy – “y” changes to “I” Other “y” adjectives: funny, messy, tidy, hungry. |
Superlatives:
Adjectives with 1 syllable or 2 syllables that end in “y” + the …..est
The Nile is the longest river. The Amazon is the widest. My son is the messiest child in his class. |
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| “Long” adjectives: difficult/beautiful/handsome
+ more + adjective + than
Physics is more difficult than French. Natalie Portman is more beautiful than Scarlett Johansson. |
“Long” adjectives: difficult/beautiful/handsome
+ the most + adjective
…….. is the most handsome man in the world. ……… is the most beautiful woman. |
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Irregular comparatives/superlatives
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Spelling rules for “short adjectives”
Change the Y to I and add -er /-est pretty = prettier happy = happier busy = busier If the adjective has a CVC pattern, double the consonant and add -er. Examples: wet = wetter big = bigger sad = sadder |