1A. Comparative: Adjectives

To form the comparative, we use the –er suffix with adjectives of one syllable or -r if the adjectives already end in -e. 

• small → smaller 
• low → lower 
• large → larger
• nice → nicer

We use more before adjectives with two or more syllables 

• Jake is more serious than Nikki.
• Do you think math is more important than music?

To form the comparative for two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, we change -y into -i and add -er.

• He looks happier.
• I think English is a little easier than German. 

(* ) You can use words such as a little, far, a lot, (not) much before comparative adjectives to modify them.

There are some adjectives with irregular form of comparative

• good → better 
• bad → worse
• far → farther/ further

For comparatives, use “than” if you mention the second person/ thing

• Lydia is taller than Alex.
• Gorillas are more intelligent than cows.

You can use comparative + noun when the meaning is clear from the context.

• The bigger house is mine.
• The more interesting shows are on Netflix. (than other websites)