Comparative Adjectives and Their Forms

This video tutorial by Andrew at Crown Academy of English covers the use of comparative adjectives in English grammar. It explains how to compare two or more things, people, or places using comparative adjectives. The lesson includes rules for forming comparatives with one and two syllable adjectives, as well as longer and irregular adjectives. Examples are provided to illustrate the correct usage of comparative adjectives in different contexts, including comparing different times and using personal pronouns.

What is the primary function of comparative adjectives?

• To compare two or more things

• To indicate possession

• To describe a single object

• To express emotions

Which word is used after a comparative adjective to indicate what is being compared?

• With

• As

• Than

• Like

How can comparative adjectives be used to compare the same person at different times?

• By using 'like' before the adjective

• By using 'with' after the adjective

• By using 'as' before the adjective

• By using 'than' after the adjective

What is the rule for forming comparatives with one-syllable adjectives?

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'est' to the end

• Add 'less' before the adjective

Which of the following is a correct comparative form for the adjective 'big'?

• Biger

• Biggest

• More big

• Bigger

What is the rule for forming comparatives with two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y'?

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'est' to the end

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'er'

• Add 'more' before the adjective

Which of the following is a correct comparative form for the adjective 'happy'?

• Happyer

• More happy

• Happiest

• Happier

What is the correct comparative form for the adjective 'good'?

• Gooder

• Best

• More good

• Better

Which of the following adjectives has an irregular comparative form?

• Small

• Bad

• Big

• Tall

What is the comparative form of 'far'?

• More far

• Farthest

• Further

• Farrer