Comparison of Adjectives in English: A Comprehensive Guide
Comparison of Adjectives
Introduction
Understanding adjective comparison is crucial for effective English communication. This guide explains how to form comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives.
Single-Syllable Adjectives
Most single-syllable adjectives, such as brave, cheap, clean, deep, fat, thin, fresh, pale, short, long, soft, tall, and fast, follow these rules:
Comparative
Add “-er” to the adjective. For example:
- A is smaller than B.
- A is longer than B.
- A is taller than B.
Superlative
Add “the”
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