Comparatives 1

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in parenthesis.

Function:

Comparatives are used to compare two things or two people = She is taller than her brother. It´s more beautiful than the white house.

Comparatives use the word "than"

Form:

To form comparatives you need to know the number of syllables in the adjective. (syllables are like "sound beats")

1) One syllable adjective ending in a silent "e" = nice-nicer

2) One syllable adjective ending in one vowel and one consonant = big-bigger

3) One syllable adjective ending in more than one consonant or more than one vowel = cheap-cheaper

4) A two syllable adjective ending in "y" = happy-happier

5) Two syllable or more adjectives without "y" at the end = exciting-more exciting

EXCEPTIONS:

bad - worse

good - better

far - farther

little - less

many - more

much - more

Your turn!!!

1. This river is Cloze (1): than the Thames. (long)

2. Colombia is much Cloze (2): than Mexico. (hot)

3. You house is Cloze (3): than mine. (big)

4. His school is Cloze (4): than my cousin´s school. (far)

5. The spa is Cloze (5): than walking. (relax)

6. Surf is Cloze (6): than swimming. (dangerous)

7. This year trip was Cloze (7): than last year. (expensive)

8. That car looks Cloze (8): than this one. (safe)

9. Eating vegetables is Cloze (9): than eating junk food. (good)

10. You girlfriend is Cloze (10): than your ex. (crazy)

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