Comparative Adjectives – English Grammar Lessons

Summary

This video introduces the concept of comparative adjectives, which are used to compare two people, places, or things. It explains how adjectives can describe a noun's size, age, opinion, or emotion. The video details the rules for forming comparative adjectives, covering one-syllable adjectives, two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, and adjectives with two or more syllables. It also highlights exceptions such as 'good' becoming 'better' and 'bad' becoming 'worse.' The video concludes with examples and exercises to help viewers practice using comparative adjectives.

Takeaways

• 😀 Adjectives describe nouns, providing information about their size, age, opinions, or emotions.
• 😀 Comparative adjectives are used to compare two people, places, or things.
• 😀 The purpose of comparative adjectives is to show how one noun is different from the other.
• 😀 For one-syllable adjectives, add -er to form the comparative adjective (e.g., 'short' becomes 'shorter').
• 😀 For adjectives that end in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, double the final consonant before adding -er (e.g., 'big' becomes 'bigger').
• 😀 For two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, change -y to -i and add -er (e.g., 'hungry' becomes 'hungrier').
• 😀 For adjectives with two or more syllables, use the word 'more' before the adjective (e.g., 'modern' becomes 'more modern').
• 😀 Some comparative adjectives do not follow typical rules, like 'good' (better), 'bad' (worse), and 'far' (farther or further).
• 😀 The most common sentence pattern for comparative adjectives is: subject + verb + comparative adjective + 'than' + object.
• 😀 Example sentences include: 'The blue house is bigger than the yellow house,' and 'My dog is lazier than my cat.'

Q & A

What are adjectives in English?

Adjectives are words that describe nouns, providing details such as size, age, opinion, or emotions related to the noun.

How do comparative adjectives help in English?

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two people, places, or things, showing how one noun differs from the other.

Can you give an example of a sentence using a comparative adjective?

Sure! For example, 'She is taller than him.'

How are comparative adjectives formed for one-syllable adjectives?

For one-syllable adjectives, we add '-er' to the adjective. For example, 'short' becomes 'shorter.'

What happens when a one-syllable adjective ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern?

If a one-syllable adjective ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, we double the final consonant before adding '-er'. For example, 'big' becomes 'bigger.'

How do you form comparative adjectives for two-syllable adjectives that end in '-y'?

For two-syllable adjectives that end in '-y', change '-y' to '-i' and add '-er'. For example, 'hungry' becomes 'hungrier'.

What do we use for comparative adjectives that are two syllables or more?

For adjectives with two syllables or more, we use 'more' before the adjective. For example, 'modern' becomes 'more modern' and 'expensive' becomes 'more expensive.'

Are there any comparative adjectives that don't follow the usual rules?

Yes, some adjectives don’t follow the standard rules. For example, 'good' becomes 'better', 'bad' becomes 'worse', and 'far' becomes 'farther' or 'further'.

What is the most common sentence structure for using comparative adjectives?

The most common sentence pattern is: subject + verb + comparative adjective + 'than' + object. For example, 'The blue house is bigger than the yellow house.'

What does the phrase 'more expensive' mean in a sentence?

'More expensive' is a comparative adjective used to show that one thing costs more than another. For example, 'My boots are more expensive than your shoes.'