1. Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality . They are used in sentences where a subject is compared to a group of objects. Structure: Noun (subject) + verb + the + superlative adjective + noun (object).
2. Irregular adjectives structure These very common adjectives have completely irregular comparative and superlative forms. Examples 1.Today is the worst day I've had in a long time. 2. Your painting is better than mine. 3.This is the least expensive sweater in the store. 4. This sweater is less expensive than that one. 5. His house is far from town, but her house is even farther.
3. As … as comparative structure To form comparative sentences use "(not) as…as" to express similarity or differences. Here are some examples: 1. Reading is as enjoyable as writing. 2. The results were as conclusive as in previous studies. 3. Finding participants for the study was not as easy as I thought.
4. The + comparative Comparison and contrast are expressed by the use of the…the… with comparative adjectives in parallel clauses. This structure is used to show proportionate increase or decrease. Structure: the + comparative adjective + clause + the + comparative adjective + clause
5. Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two objects they modify. They are used in sentences where two nouns are compared, in this pattern: Structure: Noun (subject) + verb + comparative adjective + than + noun (object).
6. Comparative adverbs structure -With adverbs ending in -ly, you must use more to form the comparative, and most to form the superlative. Examples 1.The teacher spoke more slowly to help us to understand. 2.Could you sing more quietly please? -With short adverbs that do not end in -ly comparative and superlative forms are identical to adjectives: add -er to form the comparative and -est to form the superlative. If the adverb ends in e, remove it before adding the ending. Examples 1.Jim works harder than his brother. 2.Everyone in the race ran fast, but John ran the fastest of all. -Some adverbs have irregular comparative and superlative forms. Examples 1.The little boy ran farther than his friends. 2.You're driving worse today than yesterday ! 3.He played the best of any player.
