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Comparatives and SuperlativesComparativesRonaldo is taller than Messi.Physics is more difficult than French.My sister is tidier than me.SuperlativesMount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.…… is the most beautiful woman in the world.….. is the most handsome man in the world.Messi is the best footballer in the paratives:“Short adjectives” - with 1 syllable or 2 syllables that end in “y” + er thanJohn is shorter than Nigel.Jane is older than Peter.Teachers are busier than students.Busy – “y” changes to “I”Other “y” adjectives: funny, messy, tidy, hungry.Superlatives:Adjectives with 1 syllable or 2 syllables that end in “y” + the …..estThe Nile is the longest river.The Amazon is the widest.My son is the messiest child in his class.“Long” adjectives: difficult/beautiful/handsome+ more + adjective + thanPhysics is more difficult than French.Natalie Portman is more beautiful than Scarlett Johansson.“Long” adjectives: difficult/beautiful/handsome+ the most + adjective…….. is the most handsome man in the world.……... is the most beautiful woman.Irregular comparatives/superlativesAdjectiveComparativeSuperlativeGoodBetterThe bestBadWorseThe worstFarFurther/fartherThe furthest/farthestSpelling rules for “short adjectives”Change the Y to I and add -er?/-est?Examples:pretty =? prettierhappy =? happierbusy = busierIf the adjective has a CVC pattern,?double?the consonant and add -er.?Examples:wet? =? wetterbig? =? biggersad = sadder ................
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