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Comparative Adjective
 
 
 
 
Comparative Adjective

In this lesson you will learn the definition of a comparative adjective and study examples of comparative adjectives.
Comparative Adjective Definition
  • A comparative adjective:
  •  is used to compare two things
  • Usually shorter comparative adjectives end in "er" (nicer) and longer comparative adjectives use "more" (more beautiful)
Comparative Adjective Examples
  • The girl sitting at the table is nicer than the girl sitting at the desk.
  • The girl sitting at the table is more beautiful than the girl sitting at the desk.
  • He is bigger.
  • She is taller.
  • This movie is more interesting.
  • This book is more difficult.
 
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