Comparative adjectives
Adjectives can be comparative, that's a brainy way of saying they can be used to compare two things!
The detective is older than the thief.
The detective is more intelligent than the thief.
Comparative adjectives
Adjectives are made comparative by adding 'er' at the end of the word. Can you think of any?
Younger
Quicker
Slower
Shorter
Comparative adjectives
For longer words, simply put more or less in front of the adjective.
More important
More comfortable
More attractive
More careful
Less important
Less comfortable
Less attractive
Less careful
Comparative adjectives
If it's a short word ending in a consonant like big or thin, you sometimes need to double the consonant and add "er".
Bigger
Thinner
Fatter
Hotter
Sadder
Comparative adjectives
If the word ends in "y" like healthy or wealthy you take off the "y" and add "ier".
Healthy
Wealthy
Silly
Lonely
Heavy
Healthier
Wealthier
Sillier
Lonelier
Heavier
Summary
Can you remember how to make these words comparative?
Click on each word to see the answer.