English Comparatives

We use comparatives and superlatives to talk about the characteristics of two or more things and contrast them, signaling an important difference between (or among) them.

Are used to note differences mainly between two items; things, animals or persons. There are some main rules that need to be followed to change the adjectives to their comparative form.

When we compare to a higher level we use the structures:

ADJECTIVE + THAN for one syllable adjectives

For example:

1. Mike is funnier than Isaac.

2. Anna is taller than Mary.

3. Rabbits are faster than turtles.

When we compare to a higher level we use the structures:

MORE + ADJECTIVE + THAN for two or more syllables

For example:

1. Some countries is more interesting than other.

2. Pedro is more athletic than Francisco.

3. Flowers are more beautiful than trees.

Fill the blank with the appropriate form of the adjective.