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1. What are Comparative Adjectives and Adverbs?

Comparative adjectives and adverbs are used to compare two people, places, things, or actions. They describe differences between them.

2. How to Form Comparative Adjectives:

1. For short adjectives (one syllable):

Add "-er" to the adjective.

• Example: small → smaller
• Example: fast → faster

2. For adjectives ending in "e":

Just add "-r".

• Example: large → larger
• Example: nice → nicer

3. For adjectives ending in a single vowel + consonant:

Double the consonant and add "-er".

• Example: big → bigger
• Example: hot → hotter

4. For adjectives with two or more syllables:

Use "more + adjective".

• Example: beautiful → more beautiful
• Example: expensive → more expensive

3. How to Form Comparative Adverbs:

1. For short adverbs (one syllable):

Add "-er".

• Example: fast → faster
• Example: hard → harder

2. For adverbs ending in "-ly":

Use "more".

• Example: quickly → more quickly
• Example: carefully → more carefully

3. Irregular adverbs:

Some adverbs have irregular comparative forms.

4. When to Use Comparative Adjectives and Adverbs:

• To compare two things, use "than".
• Example (adjective): This book is better than that one.
• Example (adverb): She works more efficiently than him.

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• ❌ My house is more bigger than yours. → ✅ My house is bigger than yours.
• ❌ She runs more faster than me. → ✅ She runs faster than me.
• ❌ John speaks English gooder than Mary. → ✅ John speaks English better than Mary.

6. Key Takeaways:

• Use "-er" for short adjectives and adverbs (e.g., taller, faster).
• Use "more" for long adjectives and adverbs (e.g., more interesting, more carefully).
• Use "than" when comparing two things.
• Some adjectives and adverbs have irregular forms (good → better, well → better).