Jeff and John
Comparatives: When we compare 2 items, we use -ER or MORE.
- John is taller than Jeff. (สูงกว่า)
- Jeff is more handsome than John.
We don't need to say the second name if it can be understood from context.
- Jeff is more handsome.
MORE - We use MORE with long words (2+ syllables) that don't end in -Y.
- Handsome has two syllables so we say more handsome not
handsomer. - Beautiful has three syllables so we say more beautiful not
beautifuller. - Pretty has two syllables but ends in Y so we say prettier not
more pretty.
Some 2 syllable words can use MORE or -ER. E.g. Some people say "cleverer" and others say "more clever."
Spelling Rules
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We can usually just add -ER.
- loud -> louder
- tall -> taller
- small ->
- fast ->
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E Rule
If the last letter is an E, we just add R.- late -> later
- cute -> cuter
- huge ->
- brave ->
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CVC Rule
If the last 3 letters of the word are a consonant, a vowel and a consonant, we usually double the last letter. We don't double W,X, or Y.- big -> bigger
- wet -> wetter
- slim ->
- red ->
Remember: V = Vowel (AEIOU), C = Consonant (BCDF...)
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Y Rule
Drop the Y and add IER.- pretty -> prettier
- tricky -> trickier
- tacky ->
- lovely ->
Exceptions: Here are some exceptions to these rules.
- good -> better
- bad -> worse
- little -> less
- far -> farther/further
- More from the English Zone
Practice
Remember to use than when comparing two things.
He is older than her.
- dangerous
The lion is the fox. - tall
The giraffe is the lion. - fast
The cheetah is the giraffe. - majestic
The eagle is the giraffe. - sly
The fox is the lion. - brave
The lion is the fox.
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