Today 2! U5 - Comparatives and Superlatives

We use ​ (a)   to compare one thing with another one.

On the other side, we use ​ (b)   to compare one thing with many others.

• comparative adjectives
• superlative adjectives

SHORT ADJECTIVES

Compartives: ​ (a)  

Superlatives: ​ (b)  

• adjective (ER) + than
• the + adjective (EST)

LONG ADJECTIVES

Comparatives: ​ (a)  

Superlatives: ​ (b)  

• more + adjective + than
• the most + adjective

Brazil is larger than the UK.

• Comparative

• Superlative

The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world.

• Comparative

• Superlative

Rats are the most intelligent pets.

• Comparative

• Superlative

The weather in Brazil is warmer than in the UK.

• Comparative

• Superlative

Dogs are more friendly than cats.

• Comparative

• Superlative

The Thames is the deepest river in the world.

• Comparative

• Superlative

Brazil is ​ (a)   the UK.

• hotter than
• the hottest