Write three sentences for each set: one using the comparative structure with “than,” one using the comparative structure with “as ... as,” and one using the superlative structure.

Changing an adjective into its comparative or superlative form depends on the number of syllables in the base form of the adjective (e.g., small, tall, big). The suffix -er will be added for comparative …

Adjectives with two syllables can form the comparative either by adding ‘-er’ or by preceding the adjective with ‘more’. These adjectives form the superlative either by adding ‘-est’ or by preceding …

Show awareness of how the number of syllables determines comparative and superlative forms; Show awareness of the various forms of comparatives and superlatives of some 2-syllable words; Write a …

NOTE: When a comparative statement is used to answer a question, it is not necessary to use ‘than’ if only one person, place or thing is mentioned. (A) Which month is hotter, January or August? (B) …

COMPARATIVE FORMS In English, adjectives and adverbs are used to compare objects, places and people with certain rules depending on the type of adjective (or adverb) that are used.

To make the comparative form of adjectives (like 'bigger' or 'more expensive') and the superlative form (like 'biggest' or 'most expensive'), first we need to know how many syllables are in the adjective.