Comparative & Superlative Grammar

One-Syllable

Add -er or -est

tall -> taller -> tallest

long -> longer -> longest

Two-or-More Syllables

Use more or most

beautiful -> more beautiful -> most beautiful

expensive -> more expensive -> most expensive

Ending in -y

Change y to i, add -er or -est

happy -> happier -> happiest

easy -> easier -> easiest

Vowel + Consonant

Double the final consonant, add -er or -est

big -> bigger -> biggest

thin -> thinner -> thinnest

Ending in -e

Just add -r or -st

large -> larger -> largest

late -> later -> latest

Irregular Adjectives

Must be memorized

good -> better -> best

bad -> worse -> worst

far -> farther/further -> farthest/furthest