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comparatives, superlatives, as…as What’s the opposite of…? Comparative adjectives Superlative adjectives longer smaller cheaper more difficult more interesting better more the slowest the coldest the safest the saddest the rudest the best the most

comparatives, superlatives, as…as What’s the opposite of…? Comparative adjectives Superlative adjectives longer smaller cheaper more difficult more interesting better more shorter bigger more expensive easier more boring worse less the slowest the coldest the safest the saddest the rudest the best the most the fastest the hottest the most dangerous the happiest the most polite the worst the least

ADJECTIVES COMPARATIVES SUPERLATIVES 1 syllable 2 syllable ending in “y” 3 syllable + er more + adjective + ier + est the most + adjective + iest ADVERBS regular more + adverb the most + adverb IRREGULAR ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS good/well bad/badly far better worse further the best the worst the furthest

To compare two things, use: a comparative adjective/adverb + than Boxing is more dangerous than rugby. I can run faster than you. To express maximums or minimums, use: the + a superlative adjective/adverb She’s the tallest / most exciting player in the team. She plays the best. To say that two things are the same, use: as + adjective/adverb + as Our team is as good as yours. He can play as well as me. the same as My racket is the same as yours.

He was the (bad) referee we’ve ever had. I think swimming is (relaxing) than jogging. The new sports centre is much (good) than the old one. It was the (big) crowd of the season. I’m much (fit) than I used to be. One of the (easy) sports to do is cycling. Cross-country skiing is (tiring) than normal skiing. It was the (exciting) match I’ve ever seen.

Compare the following using not as …as motor racing/motorcycling (dangerous) live sport/sport on TV (exciting) golf/cycling (boring to watch) swimming/aerobics (good for you) watching sport/doing sport (enjoyable) squash/tennis (tiring) being a player/being a coach (difficult) winning/taking part (important)