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Forming the comparative
Quick quizzes to practice the formation of sentences using comparatives, aimed at A1 and A2 levels.
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Using comparatives
Quick quizzes to practice the formation of sentences using comparatives, aimed at B1 and B2 levels.
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Advanced comparatives quiz
Quick quizzes to practice the formation of sentences using comparatives, aimed at C1 and C2 levels.
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Superlatives

The comparative form usually ends in er but the spelling does depend on the adjective used. The table shows the spelling rules to form the comparative of any adjective.

The spelling of the comparative depends on the adjective form.

Spelling Rules for forming comparatives

Examples:

‘fast’ becomes ‘faster’.
‘hot’ becomes ‘hotter’.
‘intelligent’ becomes ‘more intelligent’.
‘many’ becomes ‘more’.