Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Adjectives can also be used to make comparisons.
Comparative adjectives compare two nouns or pronouns.
Andrea is the taller twin. |
To form most short comparative adjectives, add -er to the base adjectives.
Sometimes, comparative adjectives are combined with the word, than. Sharon is shorter than Karla. |
Superlative adjectives compare more than two nouns or pronouns.
Fran is the tallest student in the whole class. |
To form short superlative adjectives, add -est to the base adjectives.
Fran is the shortest of the three sisters.