1. COMPARATIVES

2. Comparing two things or people we use the comparative forms of the adjectives.Comparing two things or people we use the comparative forms of the adjectives. -Ali is taller than Ayşe.-Ali is taller than Ayşe. -This room is bigger than that room.-This room is bigger than that room. -I am older than you.-I am older than you.

3. We use –er for short words(one syllable)We use –er for short words(one syllable) Cheap-cheaper,fast-faster,large- larger,thin-thinner,old-older,strong- stronger,nice-nicer

4. Turkey is bigger than England.Turkey is bigger than England.

5. Erzurum is colder than Isparta.Erzurum is colder than Isparta.

6. A rabbit is faster than a tortoise.A rabbit is faster than a tortoise.

7. We also use –er for two syllables words that end in –y(- y drops –ier comes)We also use –er for two syllables words that end in –y(- y drops –ier comes) Lucky-luckier/happy-happier/easy- easier/pretty-prettier

8. Cem Yılmaz is funnier than Yılmaz Erdoğan.Cem Yılmaz is funnier than Yılmaz Erdoğan.

9. We use more for longer adjectives(two syllables or more)We use more for longer adjectives(two syllables or more) Modern-more modern/expensive-more expensive/comfortable-more comfortable/serious-more serious Modern-more modern/expensive-more expensive/comfortable-more comfortable/serious-more serious

10. A Porsche is more expensive than a BMW.A Porsche is more expensive than a BMW.

11. A plane is more comfortable than a train.A plane is more comfortable than a train.

12. But some adjectives are irregular:But some adjectives are irregular: Good-better/bad-worse/far- farther(further)/little-less/much- more/many-more

13. Her pronunciation is worse than his.Her pronunciation is worse than his. His report is better than mine. His report is better than mine. The school is farther than the library.The school is farther than the library.

14. SUPERLATIVES Julia is taller than Mary. Mary is taller than Lucy. Mary is the tallest. Lucy is the shortest.

15. We use –est for superlative forms of adjectives.(for short adjectives- one syllable)And we normally use the before a superlative.We use –est for superlative forms of adjectives.(for short adjectives- one syllable)And we normally use the before a superlative. Big- the biggest/long-the longest/tall-the tallest/short-the shortest/old-the oldest/large-the largest

16. Mount Ağrı is the highest mountain in Turkey.Mount Ağrı is the highest mountain in Turkey.

17. River Kızılırmak is the longest river in Turkey.River Kızılırmak is the longest river in Turkey.

18. This building is very old.It’s the oldest building in the town.This building is very old.It’s the oldest building in the town.

19. We use the most for long adjectives(Two or more syllables)We use the most for long adjectives(Two or more syllables) My home is the most comfortable place in the world. My home is the most comfortable place in the world.

20. Love is the most important thing in the world.Love is the most important thing in the world.

21. China is the most crowded country in the world.China is the most crowded country in the world.

22. This is the most interesting place in the city.This is the most interesting place in the city.

23. He is the most popular artist in the world.He is the most popular artist in the world.

24. This is the most expensive restaurant in the city.This is the most expensive restaurant in the city.

25. Love is the most important thing in the world.Love is the most important thing in the world.

26. And some adjectives are irregular:And some adjectives are irregular: Good-the best/bad-the worst/far-the farthest/little-the least

27. This is the best film of this year.This is the best film of this year.

28. It was the worst day of my life.It was the worst day of my life.