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Comparative & Superlative forms

1. Unit 12 Comparative & Superlative

2. Learning Objectives Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs correctly. Express equality and inequality using as…as and the same…as . Avoid common grammatical errors in comparison.

3. Review – Adjectives and Adverbs Adjectives describe nouns: big, smart, beautiful . Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs: quickly, more carefully, best .

4. Comparative Forms – Structure 1. Short Adjectives (one syllable): Add -er + than e.g. : tall → taller than , fast → faster than 2. Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y : Change y to i + -er e.g. : happy → happier than 3. Long Adjectives (2+ syllables): Use more/less + adjective + than e.g. : more beautiful than , less expensive than Adverbs: - Short adverbs : run faster than - Long adverbs : more carefully than

5. Comparatives – Use We use comparatives to show difference or change between two people, things, or situations. Examples: - This class is more interesting than the previous one. He drives faster than his brother. My phone is less expensive than yours .

6. Superlative Forms – Structure 1. Short adjectives: add - est e.g. : tall → tallest , fast → fastest 2. Adjectives ending in -y: change y → i + est e.g. : happy → happiest 3. Long adjectives: use the most / the least + adjective e.g. : the most beautiful , the least expensive Adverbs: - Short adverbs : run fastest - Long adverbs: the most carefully

7. Superlatives – Use Superlatives compare three or more things , showing the highest or lowest degree . Examples: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world . She is the most talented student in the class . This is the least expensive restaurant in town .

8. Common Irregular Comparatives & Superlatives .

9. As…As and The Same…As . 1. As…As – Equality: Subject + verb + as + adjective/adverb + as + noun/pronoun Examples: - Sara is as tall as her sister . - He runs as fast as a cheetah . 2. Not as…as – Inequality: - This exam is not as difficult as the last one . 3. The same…as: - My bag is the same color as yours .

10. Common Errors ❌ She is more taller than me. → ✅ She is taller than me. ❌ He runs the most fastest. → ✅ He runs the fastest. ❌ I am not same as you . → ✅ I am not the same as you

11. Practice – Identify the Error This movie is more funner than the last one. She sings more beautifully than anyone else. This room is not as big as that one. He is the most smart student in class.

12. Practice – Identify the Error This movie is more funner than the last one. She sings more beautifully than anyone else. This room is not as big as that one. He is the most smart student in class.

13. Practice – Identify the Error This movie is more funner than the last one. funnier She sings more beautifully than anyone else. This room is not as big as that one. He is the most smart student in class. smartest

14. Wrap-up / Summary Use comparatives to compare two things. Use superlatives to compare three or more. Use as…as or the same…as for equality. Watch out for irregular forms and double comparatives!

15. Any Questions?