Comparatives and Superlatives Versión en línea Use and formation of comparative and superlative of adjectives and adverbs por Jorge Camilo Bohórquez 1 USE We use the Comparative Form of adjectives or adverbs when we compare two people, animals, things or situations. 2 USE We use the Superlatives Form of adjectives when we compare one person, animal, thing or situation with several of the same kind. 3 FORMATION The comparatives and superlatives of one-syllable adjectives and adverbs are formed by adding the endings (-er) and (-est)Example: Cold - colder - coldest 4 FORMATION The comparatives and superlatives of adjectives and adverbs with three or more syllables are formed with more/most + adjective/adverb.Examples:Interesting - more interesting - the most interesting 5 FORMATION One-syllable adjectives ending in one vowel +one consonant double the consonant before the (-er)/(est)Example: Hot - hotter - hottest 6 FORMATION Adjectives ending in a consonant + (-y) drop the (y) and take (-ier)/(-iest) Example: Happy - happier - happiest 7 REFERENCES Mitchell H.Q y Scott J. (2005). American Channel, Pre-Intermediate A. MM Publications.
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