Comparatives & Superlatives

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Comparatives & Superlatives by Mind Map: Comparatives & Superlatives

1. Superlatives

1.1. Short adjectives

1.1.1. Form : the + adj-est

1.1.2. Double the final consonant if it comes right after a vowel. Eg: shortest

1.1.3. For adj ending in –e, just add –st. Eg: cutest

1.1.4. For adj ending in –y, change –y to –i then add –st. Eg: tidy => tidiest

1.2. Irregular

1.2.1. bad => worst

1.2.2. good => best

1.2.3. far => farthest/furthest

2. Long adjectives

2.1. Form : the + most/least + adj

2.2. Eg: the most beautiful, the least polluted

2.3. Some adj have two superlatives forms. Eg: narrow => the narrowest/most narrow

3. Comparatives

3.1. Short adjectives

3.1.1. Form: Adj-er + than

3.1.2. Double the final consonant if it comes right after a vowel. Eg: lower, shorter

3.1.3. For adj ending in –e, just add –r. Eg: cuter

3.1.4. • For adj ending in –y, change –y to –i and add –er. Eg: healthier, wealthier

3.2. Long adjectives

3.2.1. Form : more / less + adj + than

3.2.2. Eg: more intelligent, more attractive

3.2.3. Some adj have two comparatives forms. Eg: narrow => narrower, more narrow

3.3. Irregular

3.3.1. bad => worse

3.3.2. good => better

3.3.3. far => farther/further