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GRAMMAR 1

Comparative Adjectives
• We use comparative adjectives to compare things.
• We use ‘’than’’ in sentences to make a comparison.
• Study the rules below.
dull duller
For adjectives with one syllable : -er cold colder LEARN STEP BY STEP
young younger
horrible more horrible
For adjectives with two or more than two exciting more exciting
syllables: more
boring more exciting
crazy crazier
For adjectives ending in -y : -ier noisy noisier
funny funnier
good better
There aren’t any rules for irregular bad worse
adjectives.
far farther / further

EXERCISES

1
Use the correct comparative forms of the adjectives to complete the sentences.

1. Parks aren’t _______________ (interesting) than funfairs.
2. Ghost trains are _______________ (thrilling) than roller coasters.
3. The weather is _______________ (windy) today.
4. Roller coasters are _______________ (dangerous) than Ferris wheels.
5. This park is _______________ (good) than the park near my house.
6. Judy’s brother is _______________ (old) than Helen’s brother.
7. Eggs are _______________ (nutritious) than hamburgers.
8. These vegetables are _______________ (fresh) than the ones over there.

2
Write the comparative forms of the adjectives below.

1. sunny _________________ 6. terrifying _________________
2. natural _________________ 7. amazing _________________
3. scared _________________ 8. hot _________________
4. frightening _________________ 9. big _________________
5. bad _________________ 10. cold _________________

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