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COMPARATIVE FORM
The comparative form is a grammatical structure used to compare two or more things, highlighting their similarities or differences. It allows us to express degrees of comparison, indicating whether one thing is superior, inferior, or equal to another.
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To form the comparative form, we generally add the suffix "-er" to short adjectives or adverbs, and use the word "more" before long adjectives or adverbs. However, there are some irregular forms that do not follow this pattern.
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Examples of comparative forms using the suffix "-er":
John is taller than Mark.
This book is cheaper than that one.
She runs faster than him.
Examples of comparative forms using "more":
The weather is more pleasant today than yesterday.
He is more intelligent than his brother.
She speaks more fluently than I do.
When comparing two things, we use the word "than" to introduce the second element of the comparison. It is important to note that the comparative form is used when comparing two items, while the superlative form is used when comparing three or more items.
Examples of comparative forms in sentences:
This car is faster than the previous model.
The red dress is more expensive than the blue one.
She sings better than anyone I know.
In addition to adjectives and adverbs, the comparative form can also be used with nouns to compare quantities or sizes.
Examples of comparative forms with nouns:
I have more books than you.
The second box contains fewer chocolates than the first one.
Our team has scored more goals than theirs.
The comparative form is a versatile structure that allows us to express comparisons in various contexts. Whether we are comparing physical attributes, abilities, quantities, or qualities, the comparative form helps us convey the relative differences between two or more things.
Remember to use the comparative form when you want to highlight the similarities or differences between two items, and choose the appropriate form based on the length of the adjective or adverb.
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References:
Cambridge