How to Identify and Use Comparative vs. Superlative Adjectives
The words that beautify a noun are called adjectives. Some examples of adjectives are as follows:
Charming
Cruel
Fantastic
Gentle
Huge
Perfect
Rough
Sharp
Tasty
Zealous
Let us say, an English book is more boring than a Maths book. Here, ‘more boring’ illustrates to what extent it is boring or the degree of comparative adjective. Now, let us say, the English book is the most boring book among the other books. Here, ‘most boring’ is the superlative adjective.
There are various superlatives and comparatives examples that we will discuss on this page. We also have a list of superlatives and comparatives examples that will help you understand these adjectives.
What are Superlatives and Comparatives?
Comparative adjectives are used to compare one noun to another. In this type, only two objects are compared. For example, someone might say that "the blue colour ball is brighter than the red one."
Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more nouns. They are also used to compare one thing against the rest of a group. Also, these adjectives demonstrate a higher level of comparison among more than two objectives. For example, "She is the brightest student in the whole class."
When students are trying to organise their thoughts and draw a comparison between two or more items, it's helpful to show them several examples of superlatives and comparatives adjectives for kids. Let's explore some examples below.
Superlatives and comparatives
Formation of Comparative Adjectives
Formation of Superlative Adjectives
Examples of Superlatives and Comparatives
The below table comprises an initial adjective (also called a positive adjective). A positive adjective on its own describes a noun. Let’s say, "She's tall." The comparative adjectives in the table below show how you can make comparisons between two adjectives by adding a suffix -er for a comparative adjective, for example: "He's taller than she is." The superlative adjective is formed by adding the suffix -est, which when added, makes even higher levels of comparison: "He's the tallest student in the class."
So, this was all about superlatives and comparatives. Going through the above examples will help you understand the positive, comparative, and superlative forms of adjectives. Knowing the difference between the three of them and how they should be used in your sentences or while you are engaging in a conversation will enhance your writing and speaking skills. If you wish to polish your grammar skills, you can try out the English grammar worksheets on our website.
FAQs on Superlative and Comparative Adjectives: Key Examples for Students
1. What are adjectives and adverbs?
Adjectives are one of the parts of speech that beautify a noun or pronoun. They usually tell what kind, how many, or which about nouns or pronouns. However, an adverb modifies or beautifies a verb, even another adverb or an adjective. We can usually recognise an adverb by the suffix -ly at the end of it.
2. What is the rule for superlatives and comparatives adjectives?
Comparative adjectives are formed either by adding -er or by preceding the adjective with more. The superlative adjectives are formed either by adding -est or by adding the most before the adjective. In various cases, we can use both forms, although one is used more than the other.
