4. Read the following sentence
My house is big
Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
5. Read the following sentence
My house is big
Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
6. Read the following sentence
My house is big
Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
7. Read the following sentence
My house is big
Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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“Big” is the adjective in this sentence. It describes the noun.
It says something about my house.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
8. Read the following sentence
My house is big
Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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“Big” is the adjective in this sentence. It describes the noun.
It says something about my house.
“Big” es el adjetivo de esta oración. Esta palabra describe el sustantivo de esta oración.
Esta palabra dice algo sobre mi casa.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
9. Read the following sentence
My house is big
Is there an adjective in this sentences ?
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“Big” is the adjective in this sentence. It describes the noun.
It says something about my house.
“Big” es el adjetivo de esta oración. Esta palabra describe el sustantivo de esta oración.
Esta palabra dice algo sobre mi casa.
Mi casa podría ser pequeña, bonita, hermosa, costosa, pero en este caso, el adjetivo “big”, dice que es grande.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
19. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
We use comparatives adjectives
when we want to compare TWO
items. For example
people, things, places, ideas, etc …..
20. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
We use comparatives adjectives
when we want to compare TWO
items. For example
people, things, places, ideas, etc …..
Utilizamos adjetivos comparativos cuando queremos comparar DOS
personas, cosas, lugares, ideas, etc ……
28. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
This is Rick´s car
This is Juan´s car.
- His car is new
- His car is fast
- His car is old
- His car is slow
29. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
This is Rick´s car
This is Juan´s car.
- His car is new
- His car is fast
- His car is expensive
- His car is old
- His car is slow
30. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
This is Rick´s car
This is Juan´s car.
- His car is new
- His car is fast
- His car is expensive
- His car is old
- His car is slow
- His car is cheap
40. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
Rick Juan
El carro de Rick es el carro de Juanmas nuevo que
Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
41. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
Rick Juan
El carro de Rick es el carro de Juanmas nuevo que
Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
42. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
Rick Juan
El carro de Rick es el carro de Juanmas nuevo que
Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
43. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
Rick Juan
El carro de Rick es el carro de Juanmas nuevo que
Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
mas rápido que
44. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is newer than Juan´s car.
Rick Juan
El carro de Rick es el carro de Juanmas nuevo que
Rick´s car is faster than Juan´s car.
mas rápido queEl carro de Rick es el carro de Juan
49. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick Juan
El carro de Rick es el carro de Juanmas pequeño que
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
50. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick Juan
El carro de Rick es el carro de Juanmas pequeño que
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
51. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick Juan
El carro de Rick es el carro de Juanmas pequeño que
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
mas costoso que
52. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick Juan
El carro de Rick es el carro de Juanmas pequeño que
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
mas costoso queEl carro de Rick es el carro de Juan
53. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
54. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
55. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small,
56. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER.
57. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la
palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo.
58. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la
palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo.
El comparativo de la segunda oración se formó agregando la
palabra more,
59. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la
palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo.
El comparativo de la segunda oración se formó agregando la
palabra more, antes del adjetivo expensive
60. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Rick´s car is smaller than Juan´s car.
Rick´s car is more expensive than Juan´s car.
Do you see the difference between these 2
sentences ?
El comparativo de la primera oración se formó agregandole al
adjetivo small, la terminación ER . Tambien su utilizó la
palabra than, despúes del adjetivo comparativo.
El comparativo de la segunda oración se formó agregando la
palabra more, antes del adjetivo expensive y la palabra
than, despues del mismo.
70. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Analyze these two
adjectives
SMALL EXPENSIVE
This is a short
adjective. It only
has one syllable.
This is a long
adjective. It has 3
syllable.
71. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Analyze these two
adjectives
SMALL EXPENSIVE
This is a short
adjective. It only
has one syllable.
This is a long
adjective. It has 3
syllable.
72. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Analyze these two
adjectives
SMALL EXPENSIVE
This is a short
adjective. It only
has one syllable.
This is a long
adjective. It has 3
syllable.
73. COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Analyze these two
adjectives
SMALL EXPENSIVE
This is a short
adjective. It only
has one syllable.
This is a long
adjective. It has 3
syllable.
77. Rule – 1.
If the adjective has one syllable, add “er” to the
adjective at the end. Also, add the word “than” to
indicate that you are comparing one item with
another one.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
78. Rule – 1.
If the adjective has one syllable, add “er” to the
adjective at the end. Also, add the word “than” to
indicate that you are comparing one item with
another one.
Regla – 1
Si el adjetivo tiene una sola sílaba, agrega la terminación “er” al final del adjetivo. También
agrega la palabra “than” después del adjetivo comparativo para indicar que estas comparando
una cosa con otra.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
81. Rule – 1
Example:
Manizales is colder than Pereira
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
One syllable
Adjective:
Cold
82. Rule – 1
Example:
Manizales is colder than Pereira
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
One syllable
Adjective:
Cold
Terminación
“er”
83. Rule – 1
Example:
Manizales is colder than Pereira
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
One syllable
Adjective:
Cold
Terminación
“er”
“than”
Indica que se compara
una cosa con otra
84. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
85. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
86. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
87. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small smaller
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
88. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small smaller tall
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
89. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small smaller tall taller
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
90. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small smaller tall taller
Short
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
91. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small smaller tall taller
Short shorter
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
92. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small smaller tall taller
Short shorter fast
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
93. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small smaller tall taller
Short shorter fast faster
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
94. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small smaller tall taller
Short shorter fast faster old
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
95. Rule – 1.
Examples of one syllable adjectives
Large larger small smaller tall taller
Short shorter fast faster old older
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
98. Rule – 2.
If the adjective has three or more syllables, use the
words “more or less” before the adjective.
Also, add the word “than” to indicate that you are
comparing one item with another one.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
99. Rule – 2.
If the adjective has three or more syllables, use the
words “more or less” before the adjective.
Also, add the word “than” to indicate that you are
comparing one item with another one.
Regla – 1
Si el adjetivo tiene tres o mas sílabas, agrega la palabras “mas o menos” antes del adjetivo.
También agrega la palabra “than” después del adjetivo comparativo para indicar que estas
comparando una cosa con otra.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
101. Rule – 2
Example with “MORE”:
Cindy is more beautiful than Judy
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
102. Rule – 2
Example with “MORE”:
Cindy is more beautiful than Judy
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
“more” “mas”
Indica que Cindy es MAS
linda
103. Rule – 2
Example with “MORE”:
Cindy is more beautiful than Judy
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
“more” “mas”
Indica que Cindy es MAS
linda
3 syllable
adjective
104. Rule – 2
Example with “MORE”:
Cindy is more beautiful than Judy
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
“more” “mas”
Indica que Cindy es MAS
linda
3 syllable
adjective
“than”
Indica que se compara
una cosa con otra o
persona en este caso.
106. Rule – 2
Example with “LESS”:
Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
107. Rule – 2
Example with “LESS”:
Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
“less” “menos”
Indica que el Real Cartagena
es Menos popular
108. Rule – 2
Example with “LESS”:
Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
3 syllable
adjective
“less” “menos”
Indica que el Real Cartagena
es Menos popular
109. Rule – 2
Example with “LESS”:
Real Cartagena is less popular than Barcelona
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
3 syllable
adjective
“than”
Indica que se compara
una cosa con otra o
persona en este caso.
“less” “menos”
Indica que el Real Cartagena
es Menos popular
110. Rule – 2.
Examples of three or more syllables adjectives
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
111. Rule – 2.
Examples of three or more syllables adjectives
Comfortable
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
112. Rule – 2.
Examples of three or more syllables adjectives
Comfortable more comfortable
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
113. Rule – 2.
Examples of three or more syllables adjectives
Comfortable more comfortable
expensive
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
114. Rule – 2.
Examples of three or more syllables adjectives
Comfortable more comfortable
expensive more expensive
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
115. Rule – 2.
Examples of three or more syllables adjectives
Comfortable more comfortable
expensive more expensive
intelligent
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
116. Rule – 2.
Examples of three or more syllables adjectives
Comfortable more comfortable
expensive more expensive
intelligent less intelligent
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
119. Rule – 3.
If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”,
change the “y” for “i” and add “er”.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
120. Rule – 3.
If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”,
change the “y” for “i” and add “er”.
Lisa is happier than Jennifer
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
121. Rule – 3.
If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”,
change the “y” for “i” and add “er”.
Lisa is happier than Jennifer
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
Happy.
Adjetivo de 2 sílabas
que termina en “Y”
122. Rule – 3.
If the adjective has two syllables BUT it ends in “ Y ”,
change the “y” for “i” and add “er”.
Lisa is happier than Jennifer
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
RULES
Happy.
Adjetivo de 2 sílabas
que termina en “Y”
Cambio de la
terminación “y” por
“ier”
125. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
126. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
127. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
128. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young younger
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
129. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young younger
• If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
130. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young younger
• If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
Example:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
131. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young younger
• If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
Example: large
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
132. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young younger
• If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
Example: large larger
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
133. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young younger
• If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
Example: large larger
• If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in
“consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant
and add “er”
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
134. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young younger
• If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
Example: large larger
• If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in
“consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant
and add “er”
Example:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
135. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young younger
• If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
Example: large larger
• If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in
“consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant
and add “er”
Example: big
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
136. • If the adjective has 1 syllable, add “ er “
Example: young younger
• If the adjectives has 1 syllable and it ends in “e”, add only “r”.
Example: large larger
• If the adjective has 1 syllable and it ends in
“consonant – vowel – consonant”, double the last consonant
and add “er”
Example: big bigger
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
SPELLING RULES FOR ONE
SYLLABLE ADJECTIVES
139. “Good” is and adjective.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
IRREGULAR FORMS
140. “Good” is and adjective.
Example:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
IRREGULAR FORMS
141. “Good” is and adjective.
Example: Mazda is a good car.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
IRREGULAR FORMS
142. “Good” is and adjective.
Example: Mazda is a good car.
Mercedes is a good car too.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
IRREGULAR FORMS
143. “Good” is and adjective.
Example: Mazda is a good car.
Mercedes is a good car too.
BUT,
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
IRREGULAR FORMS
144. “Good” is and adjective.
Example: Mazda is a good car.
Mercedes is a good car too.
BUT, Mercedes es mejor carro que Mazda.
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
IRREGULAR FORMS
153. Some adjectives have an irregular
comparative form.
Don´t worry !
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
154. Some adjectives have an irregular
comparative form.
Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
155. Some adjectives have an irregular
comparative form.
Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
irregular.
No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
memorizar estos dos:
156. Some adjectives have an irregular
comparative form.
Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:
GOOD
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
irregular.
No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
memorizar estos dos:
157. Some adjectives have an irregular
comparative form.
Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:
GOOD BETTER
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
irregular.
No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
memorizar estos dos:
158. Some adjectives have an irregular
comparative form.
Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:
GOOD BETTER
BAD
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
irregular.
No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
memorizar estos dos:
159. Some adjectives have an irregular
comparative form.
Don´t worry ! Right now, you only have
to memorize these two:
GOOD BETTER
BAD WORSE
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES
Algunos adjetivos tienen una forma comparativa
irregular.
No te preocupes ! Por ahora solo te tienes que
memorizar estos dos:
160. You can find more information about
comparatives in your Top Notch 1
book, page: 90
Also, on this web page:
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-comparative.htm
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