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COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES (IRREGULAR ADJECTIVES)

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Grammar Comparatives and superlatives (irregular adjectives) The correct use of the comparative and superlative forms is a key ingredient when learning how to express your opinion or make comparative judgments. However, some verbs take the exception to the normal rules – these are irregular adjectives.

Exceptions: Irregular adjectives Irregular  Adjective

Comparative Form

Superlative Form

good

b e t te r

the best

bad

worse

the worst

far

farther

the farthest

li ttl e

le ss

th e l e a s t

ma n y

more

the most

Examples: Italian food is b e t t e r  than than American  American food. My dog is t h e b e s t   dog  dog in in the  the world. My mother's cooking is w o r se than your  your mother's cooking. se  than Of all the students in the class, Max is t h e w o r s t  .

Two-syllable adjectives follow two rules; these adjectives can be used with -er -er and  and -est -est and with more more and  and the most. most.

Two-Syllable  Adjective

Comparative Form

Superlative Form

c l e ve r

cleverer

t h e c l e v e r e st

more clever

the most clever

ge n t le r

the gentlest

more gentle

the most gentle

fr i e n dl i e r

the friendliest

more friendly

the most friendly

qu i e t e r

t h e q u i e t e st

more quiet

the most quiet

 ge  g entle

friendly

 qu  q uiet

simple

simpler

the simplest

more simple

the most simple

Examples: Big dogs are g e n t l e r  than small dogs. Of all the dogs in the world, English Mastiffs are t h e g e n t l e st  . Big dogs are m o r e g e n t l e  than small dogs. Of all the dogs in the world, English Mastiffs are t h e m o s t g e n t l e  .

Cool English Random Phrases  A constant guest is never welc ome - We are apt to grow to dislike frie nds who visit us too often Catch not at the shadow and lose the substance - We should not waste time on trivial aspects of a matter and neglect the essential matter itself. If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch - Those without knowledge should not try to teach the ignorant. Kindle not a fire you cannot put out - Do not start something you cannot control or resolve Do unto others as you would others do unto you - Treat others as you would like them to treat you. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread - Foolish people tend to act too hastily and do things that wise people would avoid.

Quote of the Week  “You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.”  —Albert Camus.

Let’s Talk! Why is a constant guest never welcome? What happens when the blind lead the blind?

Why is it bad to start a fire you can’t put out? Why is it important to treat others how you’d treat yourself? Do you agree with this week’s quote?

Pregunta 1 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Choose the correct comparative for these irregular adjectives: Good  A) more good B) better C) most good

Pregunta 2 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Bad  A) more bad B) badder C) worse

Pregunta 3 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Little  A) less B) littler C) more little

Pregunta 4 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Many  A) more many B) more C) much many

Pregunta 5 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Well  A) better B) betterer C) more better

Pregunta 6 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Much  A) more much B) most C) more

Pregunta 7 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Friendly  A) friendlie st B) friendlier C) more friendlier

Pregunta 8 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Choose the correct superlative for these irregular adjectives: Good  A) best B) better C) most good

Pregunta 9 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Bad  A) baddest B) most bad C) worst

Pregunta 10 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Little  A) less B) least C) most little

Pregunta 11 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Many  A) more many B) most C) much many

Pregunta 12 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Well  A) better B) betterer C) best

Pregunta 13 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Much  A) more much B) most C) more

Pregunta 14 Opción Múltiple Puntuación: 1/1 Friendly  A) friendlie st B) friendlier C) most friendly