Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Comparative adjectives compare two things. Superlative adjectives compare more than two things

Commonly, adjectives that contain only one syllable or end in 'y' use 'er' to form comparatives and 'est' to form superlatives. For adjectives ending in y, change the 'y' to 'i' before adding the 'er' or 'est'.

old – older – oldest
young – younger – youngest
pretty – prettier – prettiest
long – longer – longest
short – shorter – shortest
bright – brighter – brightest
close – closer – closest
happy – happier - happiest

Adjectives with two or more syllables do not change but instead, add more to form comparatives and most to form superlatives.

respectable – more respectable – most respectable
beautiful – more beautiful – most beautiful
preferable – more preferable – most preferable
hardworking – more hardworking – most hardworking
Some adjectives have different forms of comparatives and superlatives.

good – better – best
bad – worse – worst
little – less – least
much (many) – more – most
far – further - furthest
The word than typically appears in comparative sentences.

Amy is smarter than Betty.
Chad is stronger than Dan.
Greg is more diligent than his brother.
I have more apples than he.
She likes him more than me.
Superlatives are typically accompanied by the word the.

Tom is the oldest man in town.
Paul is the tallest boy in the neighborhood.
That shade of blue is the most beautiful color.
This is the longest song that I have ever heard.

Quiz 8.1
Write the appropriate comparative or superlative form of the word cold in each blank.

Yesterday was a cold day. Today is _____ than yesterday. Tomorrow will be the _____ day yet.

Quiz 8.2
Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

1) Mary is shorter than Jane.
2) The moon is more closer to the earth than the sun.
3) I have the best score on the exam.

Quiz 8.3
Fill in the blanks.
1) My friend has a pretty purse, but I have a                      one.
2) The                      weather is yet to come!
3) Today's sunshine is                      beautiful than yesterday's.
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Eight Parts of Speech - Sentence Construction

How to use the 8 parts of speech in Sentence Construction"

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As we go on adding a word to this growing sentence, You will understand the added word's function in the sentence and what part of speech it is.

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I'm not sure if (subject + verb)
'I'm not sure' expresses a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence on a particular matter.

Here are some examples:
"I am not sure if they will offer me the job."
"I'm not sure if she'll return my call."
"I'm not sure if my wife will understand."
"I'm not sure if we will go out tonight."
"I'm not sure if I understand your question."
"I am not sure if I can handle it."
"I am not sure if it will happen."
"I am not sure if it will matter."
"I am not sure if my mom will notice."
"I am not sure if they will permit us to park there."

English Speaking Basics - Section II - Part 1

English Speaking Basics II is for English speaking beginners who need help to understand the basics of speaking English.  You will find very simple phrases and expressions to help you with your English speaking.



This second section part 1 contains the next 15 lessons.

I'm calling to + (verb)
When using the words 'I'm calling' you are stating that you are actually using the phone to call and relay information.

Here are some examples:
"I'm calling to tell you about my day."
"I'm calling to accept your invitation."
"I'm calling to answer your question."
"I'm calling to book a reservation at your restaurant."
"I'm calling to complain about something."
"I'm calling to thank you."
"I'm calling to support your decision."
"I'm calling to remind you of our dinner plans."
"I'm calling to report a lost wallet."
"I'm calling to receive my prize."

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English Speaking Basics - Use of "I'm"

I'm not used to + (verb-ing)
I want you to + (verb)
I'm here to + (verb)
I have something + (verb)
I'm looking forward to

Here you are using 'not used to' to inform someone that you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with a topic at hand.

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I was busy + (verb-ing)

When using the word 'was', you are talking about something in the past tense or something that happened before. Combining it with the word 'busy' you can express something that was occupying you in a past time.

Here are some examples:
"I was busy washing."
"I was busy planning."
"I was busy making dinner."
"I was busy speaking on the phone."
"I was busy cleaning up the house."
"I was busy revising for my test."
"I was busy thinking of ideas for our website."
"I was busy entertaining our neighbors."
"I was busy finishing my homework."
"I was busy trying out new things."




By changing 'was' to 'am' you change your message from past tense to present tense and refer to something you are doing 'now.'

Here are some examples:
"I am busy working."
"I am busy making dinner."
"I am busy reading for my test."
"I am busy finishing homework."
"I am busy talking on the phone."

Basic usage of 'I'm'

I have to + (verb)
The words 'have to' describe something that needs to take place soon. It expresses certainty, necessity, or obligation.

Here are some examples:
"I have to switch schools."
"I have to use the telephone."
"I have to go to the bathroom."
"I have to leave."
"I have to unpack my bags."

Basic usage of 'I'm'

'I'm' is an abbreviation for the word 'I AM.' It is used in combination with other words to tell someone about yourself or to describe something you are doing.

Here are some examples:
"I'm so tired."
"I'm confused."
"I'm happy."
"I'm twenty three years old."
"I'm hungry."
"I'm nervous."
"I'm excited."
"I'm leaving work."
"I'm thirsty."
"I'm from Seattle."