comparative by patricia galien
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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?
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QAk_oiB1NBw/ThKabx3UyNI/AAAAAAAAABA/qv39FipsqRI/s1600/Crocodile+vs.+alligator.jpg
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.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligatoridae http://www.moneyandshit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/tiny_human.jpg
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
http://yourlifementor.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/mean-boss.jpg
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
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01930/bored_1930967c.jpg
My new job is more interesting than my old job.
http://media.cnbc.com/i/CNBC/Sections/News_And_Analysis/_News/_SLIDESHOWS/Americas_Best_Jobs_2011/SS_best_jobs_of_2010_dentist.jpg
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
http://www.wehatecleaning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/teenagers-excuses.jpg
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.
http://howcanigettallertoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/How-can-I-get-taller.jpg
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
http://th09.deviantart.net/fs43/PRE/f/2009/116/2/6/266a412ccae352eca4e2eb963ec8bfd3.jpg
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
http://sp.life123.com/bm.pix/physical-therapy-requirements.s600x600.jpghttp://www.bipolarbrain.com/meds.html
Medication was less helpful than physical therapy.
Physical therapy was more helpful than medication.
http://annadannfelt.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/m2m_before-after_19.jpg?w=300&h=173
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.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PnGDRmMobXI/TPImn9jFHyI/AAAAAAAAAkc/k-D_Lmf0PVc/s1600/before+internet+comic.JPG
my new carmy old car
PracticePracticeWrite a sentence. Use much and comparative adjectives.
http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2012-01/ten-worst-cars_67688306.jpg
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.
http://www.kearnycountyhospital.com/images/Assist_layout1.GIF
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?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8_AQULAchAM/Ta-Q3zC9HrI/AAAAAAAAAg4/_w_tRUwboa8/s1600/seattle-in-the-rain.jpg
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