Comparative adjectives

Understanding Comparative Adjectives

What They Are: Comparative adjectives are used to show the difference between two things. They are often formed by adding '-er' to the end of the adjective or by using 'more' before the adjective. Why They're Important: They help us compare things and express preferences, abilities, and other qualities.

Using Comparative Adjectives in Everyday Language

1. Comparing Two Items: This book is more interesting than that one.
2. Showing Differences in Quantity or Quality: She is taller than her brother.
3. Expressing Preferences: I find tea more relaxing than coffee.

Common Mistakes with Comparative Adjectives

1. Using 'More' with Adjectives That Already End in '-er':
   • ❌ Incorrect: This movie is more scarier than the other.
   • ✅ Correct: This movie is scarier than the other.
2. Using Double Comparatives:
   • ❌ Incorrect: He's more stronger now.
   • ✅ Correct: He's stronger now.
3. Confusing Comparative with Superlative Forms:
   • ❌ Incorrect: She is the tallest between the two sisters.
   • ✅ Correct: She is taller of the two sisters.
4. Forgetting to Use 'Than' for Comparison:
   • ❌ Incomplete: This room is bigger.
   • ✅ Complete: This room is bigger than the other one.
5. Using the Wrong Comparative Form of Irregular Adjectives:
   • ❌ Incorrect: She's gooder at math than me.
   • ✅ Correct: She's better at math than me.
6. Using Comparative Adjectives When No Comparison is Made:
   • ❌ Incorrect: This is a more expensive.
   • ✅ Correct: This is more expensive than the other model.
7. Misplacing the Comparative Adjective in a Sentence:
   • ❌ Awkward: She runs faster than him significantly.
   • ✅ Natural: She runs significantly faster than him.