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Comparation of long adjectives

Comparatives : Long adjectives

Use the word more to make the comparative form.

Long adjectives	Examples
Most two-syllable adjectives which do not end in -y	Mary is more polite than Cindy.
Most two-syllable adjectives which do not end in -y	Tom is more helpful than Peter.
All adjectives of three syllables or more	Candy is more hard-working than Maggie.
All adjectives of three syllables or more	Joe is more good-looking than Tom.


Examples:

	The panda looks more friendly than the tiger.
	The tiger looks more fierce than the panda.

	The coconut is more expensive than the mango.

Superlatives : Long adjectives
Use the + most before long adjectives to make the superlative form.

Examples:

	The melon is the most expensive fruit.


	Sofa C is the most beautiful sofa.


	Tom is the most cheerful child.
	Joe is the most unhappy child.

Comparatives & Superlatives
Some adjectives have special forms.

Adjectives	Comparatives	Superlatives
good	better	the best
bad	worse	the worst

	Joe is a good student.
	Dennis is a better student than Joe.
	Ryan is the best student in his class.

Now you try. Type your answers in the space provided.

	Adjectives	Comparative	Superlative
1.	bad
2.	expensive
3.	helpful
4.	beautiful
5.	kind
6.	hard-working
7.	strong
8.	weak
9.	good
10.	cheap
11.	polite
12.	heavy
13.	hungry
14.	long
15.	short

Now check your ANSWER to see you have got how many correct answers.