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English Comparatives Rules Explained

The document outlines the rules for forming comparatives in English, including the use of 'ER' for one-syllable adjectives, 'IER' for two-syllable adjectives ending in 'Y', and 'more' for longer adjectives. It also lists irregular adjectives such as 'good' becoming 'better' and provides examples of comparisons between different entities. Overall, it serves as a guide for correctly using comparatives in English grammar.

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English Comparatives Rules Explained

The document outlines the rules for forming comparatives in English, including the use of 'ER' for one-syllable adjectives, 'IER' for two-syllable adjectives ending in 'Y', and 'more' for longer adjectives. It also lists irregular adjectives such as 'good' becoming 'better' and provides examples of comparisons between different entities. Overall, it serves as a guide for correctly using comparatives in English grammar.

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COMPARATIVES

RULES
• In english we can compare things, places or people
RULES

• 1- One syllable adjective add ER


• Tall- taller
• Big- bigger
• 2- Two syllable adjective ending in Y: ier
• Happy- happier
• Funny- funnier
• 3-Long adjectives ( two or more syllables) add more+ adjective
• Expensive- more expensive
• Boring- more boring
IRREGULAR ADJECTIVES

• Good- better
• Bad- worse
• Far- farther
HOW DO WE COMPARE?

• London is more expensive than NY


• Argentina is poorer than Chile
• A Mercedes is faster than a fiat
• CABA is better than La matanza

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