Comparative Adjectives

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things or show change. To form the comparative, we add -er to the end of the adjective if it has one syllable or ends in -y. If the adjective has two syllables or more, we use more before the adjective

For example

One-syllable adjectives

short -> shorter

tall -> taller

fast -> faster

Two-syllable adjectives that end in -y

happy -> happier

noisy -> noisier

Two-syllable adjectives that do not end in -y

beautiful -> more beautiful

helpful -> more helpful

Adjectives with three or more syllables

intelligent -> more intelligent

generous -> more generous

Here are some examples of how to use comparative adjectives in sentences

The red car is faster than the blue car.l

The tall boy is taller than the short boy

The more intelligent student got a better grade

The more helpful person is always willing to lend a hand

Comparative adjectives can also be used to show change over time. For example

The baby is getting taller and taller every day

The weather is getting warmer and warmer

My English is getting better and better

. Here you can find comparative adjectives worksheets for primary stage

The first page contains the rules of forming comparative djectives

Then you can find 3  worksheets to test your students' understanding

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Comparative Adjectives