Comparatives

1. Definition

1.1. Establish comparative relationships between different things, people or situations.

2. Inferiority

2.1. To indicate an inferiority relationship use: LESS + adjective + THAN

2.1.1. Example: Our son is less studious than our three daughters.

3. Types

3.1. Superiority

3.1.1. For short adjectives (one syllable) use: Adjective + ER + THAN

3.1.1.1. Example: My dog and cat are bigger than yours.

3.1.2. For two-syllable adjectives, the addition ER is used. In words ending in Y you can substitute for IER and then add THAN.

3.1.2.1. Example: That test was easier than I thought.

3.2. Equality

3.2.1. In English, to compare two things or people equally, we use: AS + adjective + AS

3.2.1.1. Example: Our first apartment was as comfortable as his.

4. Irregular comparatives

4.1. Some very common adjectives have their comparative forms completely irregular.

4.1.1. Good: Better Little: Less Much: More

4.1.1.1. Example: I am better than my brother when it comes to play soccer and golf.