Question

1 What are the rules for forming comparatives and superlatives of short adjectives? 2 What are the rules for forming comparatives and superlatives of long adjectives? 3 Which adjective is irregular?​

Answer 1

1. Comparatives and Superlatives of Short Adjectives:

Comparative: For short adjectives (usually one syllable), you typically add "-er" to the adjective. For example:

Fast (adjective) → Faster (comparative)

Big (adjective) → Bigger (comparative)

Superlative: You generally add "-est" to form the superlative degree. For example:

Small (adjective) → Smallest (superlative)

Tall (adjective) → Tallest (superlative)

2. Comparatives and Superlatives of Long Adjectives:

For long adjectives (usually two syllables or more), you usually use "more" before the adjective to form the comparative and "most" to form the superlative. For example:

Beautiful (adjective) → More beautiful (comparative) → Most beautiful (superlative)

Interesting (adjective) → More interesting (comparative) → Most interesting (superlative)

3. Irregular Adjectives:

Some adjectives have irregular forms when forming comparatives and superlatives. For example:

Good (adjective) → Better (comparative) → Best (superlative)

Bad (adjective) → Worse (comparative) → Worst (superlative)