Comparisons — Flashcards

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A comparison is when we show how two things are different in size, height, speed, or other qualities. We use special forms of adjectives like 'bigger', 'taller', or 'more dangerous' to compare. Exampl…

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We often use the word 'than' when making a comparison. Example: I am taller than my brother. 'Than' helps us link the two things being compared.

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When the adjective is short (like 'big'), we add '-er' to make it comparative. If the word ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, we double the last letter before adding '-er'. So, 'big' becomes…

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You add '-er' to 'tall' to make it 'taller'. Example: Amit is taller than Arjun.

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Short adjectives with one or two syllables usually take '-er' (like 'bigger', 'faster'). We use 'more' with longer adjectives like 'dangerous' → 'more dangerous'. So, 'bigger' follows the short adject…

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We use 'more' before longer adjectives (usually with two or more syllables) to make comparisons. Example: A tiger is more dangerous than a wolf. We say 'more beautiful', 'more careful', not 'beautiful…

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My bag is more expensive than yours. Another example: She is more careful than her brother.

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No, it is not correct. 'Tall' is a short adjective, so we say 'taller', not 'more tall'. We only use 'more' with longer adjectives like 'interesting' or 'dangerous'.