Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs

* Comparative forms of adjectives and adverbs help us to show the difference between two things.

Paul is taller than his brother.

Here, the word taller describes Paul in comparison with his brother. Most adjectives and adverbs of one syllable are changed to their comparative form by adding  -er + than to the word.

cold – colder than; simple – simple than

* Adjectives and adverbs of two or more than two syllables are changed into their comparative form by adding more than or less than.

Beautiful – more beautiful than

*Superlative form of adjectives and adverbs are used when a subject is compared to two or more things.

The giraffe is the tallest animal on land.

The superlative form of tall is tallest. In this sentence, the giraffe is compares to all other animals on land. The superlative forms have the + -est added to main word.

the coldest place on earth; the simplest way to solve the problem

The superlative forms have the most added to the main word.

beautiful – the most beautiful

Online  exercise : http://www.myenglishgrammar.com/english/exercise-3-adjectives.html

http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/tests/superlativecomparative.html 
Answer Page 81-82
A. Complete the sentences using the comparative form of the adverb or adjective given in the brackets.

1. I am more patient than I was ten years ago. (patient)

2. She looks thinner than she did last year. (thin)

3. One must drive more carefully than usual near schools and hospital. (carefully)

4. I found the book more interesting than the film that was based on it. (interesting)

5. It is warmer during the day than at night. (warm)

6. He is more talkative than his sister. (talkative)

7. They are planning to move into a larger flat. (large) B. Complete the sentences using the superlative form of the adjective given in the brackets. 

1. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. (large)

2. She is the nicest person I have met. (nice)

3. Verkoyansk is the coldest place on earth. (cold)

4. This was the most enjoyable holiday I have had. (enjoyable)

5. Jim was wearing the most terrifying costume of all. (terrifying)

6. He is one of the most talented actors I have seen on stage. (talented)


C. Complete these sentences with the correct form of the adjective given in the brackets-the comparative or the superlative. 
1. This year it’s somehow the warmest in March. (warm) 

2. Singapore is the most humid place I’ve been to. (humid)

3. Who is the fastest swimmer in our class? (fast)

4. Orangutans are supposed to be more intelligent than chimpanzees. (intelligent)

5. Let us go out onto the balcony. It is the most pleasant there. (pleasant)

6. This scarf in made from the finest silk. (fine)