Comparatives and superlatives Flashcards
Example of a comparative idea with short adjectives.
Emily is shorter than Ana.
Example of a comparative idea with long adjectives.
A car is more expensive than a motorcycle.
Example of a superlative idea with short adjectives.
I have two brothers and I am the shortest of the three.
Example of a superlative idea with long adjectives.
The most beautiful girl in the school is Eva.
Example of a comparative idea where both elements have the same quality.
Apples are as healthy as oranges.
What is a comparative idea?
An idea that compares the differences between two elements (objects, people, places, animals, etc).
What is a superlative idea?
An idea where one elements is at the upper or lower limit of quality in a group of three or more.
What is the comparative form of “good”?
better (than)
What is the comparative form of “bad”?
worse (than)
What is the comparative form of “far”?
farther/further (than)
What is the superlative form of “good”?
the best
What is the superlative form of “bad”?
the worst
What is the superlative form of “far”?
the farthest/the furthest
What are the comparative and superlative forms of “easy”?
easier (than)
the easiest
What are the comparative and superlative forms of “hot”?
hotter (than)
the hottest
What are the comparative and superlative forms of “famous”?
more famous (than) the most famous
Compare a golf ball to a soccer ball.
Possible answers:
A golf ball is smaller than a soccer ball.
A soccer ball is bigger than a golf ball.
A golf ball is not as big as a soccer ball.
A golf ball is harder than a soccer ball.
Compare a bicycle, a car and a plane.
Possible answers:
A car is bigger than a bicycle.
A bicycle is smaller than a plane.
A car is faster than a bicycle but the plane is the fastest of the three.
The bicycle is the cheapest of the three.
The plane is the most comfortable and the most expensive of the three.
