comparative by patricia galien

COMPARATIVE

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by Patricia Galien

Use the comparative form of an adjective + than to compare two people, places, or things.

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

Remember that comparative adjectives are adjectives, so you will need to use be verbs or linking verbs in sentences of comparison.

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http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/002/cache/american-crocodile_219_600x450.jpg

http://www.floridanature.org/photos/Alligator_mississippiensis_9,_St._Marks_NWR,_20041016.jpg

crocodile alligator

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?

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Crocodiles’ jaws are the same width. Alligators have wider upper jaws than crocodiles.

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

http://www.kidsstoppress.com/2011/07/difference-between-an-alligator-crocodile/

Alligators are darker than crocodiles.

dark

COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

Crocodiles are more dangerous to humans than alligators.

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COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

dangerous

FORMS OF THE

COMPARATIVE

Analyze the four groups of adjectives and write four grammar rules for the comparative.

Group 1old olderyoung youngertall tallerdark darkerlong longer

Group 2talkative more talkative punctual more punctual beautiful more beautiful interesting more interesting helpful more helpful

Group 3curly curlierhappy happierfriendly friendlierhungry hungrierbusy busier

Group 4handsome handsomer, more handsomesimple simpler, more simplequiet quieter, more quietfriendly friendlier, more friendly

For most short (one-syllable) adjectives, add –er to the adjective. Add only –r if the adjective ends in e.

COMPARATIVEGROUP 1

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http://www.justjared.com/2009/06/22/oprah-winfrey-to-staff-free-cruises-all-around/

My new boss is nicer than my old boss.

old boss new boss

is

Use the be verb

with adjective

s.

COMPARATIVEGROUP 2

For most adjectives of two or more syllables, add more before the adjective.

old job new job

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My new job is more interesting than my old job.

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For adjectives that end in y, change the y to i and add –er.

COMPARATIVEGROUP 3

I was busier at my old job than I am at my new job.

http://cdashnaw.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/lazy-guy-on-computer.jpg

http://www.nature.com/news/2007/071113/images/paperwork.jpg

old job new jobwas

am

Quiet, simple, handsome, and friendly are examples of two-syllable adjectives that can follow the pattern of one or two syllable adjectives.

COMPARATIVEGROUP 4

http://www.experience.com/entry-level-jobs/news/becoming-friendly-with-your-coworkers/

http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ds-photo/getty/article/81/11/78228571_XS.jpg

old coworkers new coworkers

My new coworkers are more friendly than my old coworkers.

My new coworkers are friendlier than my old coworkers.

Tired, bored, and fun are one-syllable adjectives that follow the pattern of long adjectives.

COMPARATIVEEXCEPTIONS

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http://articles.nydailynews.com/2009-08-18/entertainment/17933207_1_gordon-ramsay-gender-equality-kitchen

Cooking is more fun than cleaning.funer

The adjectives good, bad, and far are irregular.

COMPARATIVEIRREGULAR

Adjective Comparative Superlative

good

bad

far

http://media.salon.com/2011/09/school_its_way_more_boring_than_when_you_were_there-460x307.jpg

http://www.probloggertips.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/boring_class.jpg

better the best

worse the worst

farther

the farthest

My 4th grade class was bad, but my 9th grade class is worse.

Why is a salad more expensive than a Big Mac?

The orange is heavier than the apple.

The boy on the right is taller than the boy on the left.

Batman is more handsome than the joker. handsomer

1. 2.

3. 4.

PracticePracticeWork with a partner. Write comparative sentences or questions about the pictures.

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http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/five-winter-soups-salads-recipes

http://noreallyimhappy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mcdonalds-big-mac-with-reflection.jpg

http://www.whosurmuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Batman-Arkham-City-1.jpg

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http://bubbasmith.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bom-compare.jpg

heavy why / Big Mac / salad / expensive

tall Batman / Joker / handsome

Less is the opposite of more.

LESS + ADJECTIVES

Group 2talkative more talkative punctual more punctual beautiful more beautiful interesting more interesting helpful more helpful

lesslesslesslessless

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Medication was less helpful than physical therapy.

Physical therapy was more helpful than medication.

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MUCH + COMPARATIVE

She looks much older since she started smoking.

before smoking after smoking

He is much fatter since he started using the internet.

PracticePractice Write a sentence. Use much and the comparative.

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my new carmy old car

PracticePracticeWrite a sentence. Use much and comparative adjectives.

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http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezflow_site/storage_RT_NEW/storage/images/media/images/fc_2012-maserati-sports-car_lead1/1501757-1-eng-US/fc_2012-maserati-sports-car_lead1.jpg

My new car is much safer than my old car, but it is much more expensive.

safeexpensive

Use a little to make comparisons weaker.

A LITTLE + COMPARATIVE

http://www.carylldesigns.com/yarns/MC_river_twist_missouri_river_stillwater_compare.jpg

The yarn on the right is ____________ darker than the yarn on the left.

a little

The yarn on the right is ____________ more expensive than the yarn on the left.

a little

Group ___

Group ___

1

2

The apartment on the right is a little more expensive than the apartment on the left because it is bigger.

PracticePractice Write a sentence. Use a little and the comparative.

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expensive big

I have less money than you do.

Rita has fewer children than Roberta.

Use more with count and noncount nouns.

Seattle has more rain than Chicago.

Chicago has more buildings than Seattle.

Use fewer with count and less with noncount nouns.

You use more than, less than, and fewer than with nouns. What are the two rules?

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COMPARATIVE WITH NOUNS

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Complete the sentences.

Example: I am __________ than you are. (busy)busier

1. My sister is __________ popular than my brother.

2. He is older ________ his brother.

3. My old apartment was too small. My new apartment is ________ bigger.

more

than

much

4. Palos Hills has __________ people than Chicago. fewer

5. Florida has __________ snow than Chicago.less

PracticePractice