1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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)