Comparatives and superlatives
8 concepts in English Grammar, in level order. Open one to read how it works and try practice items.
Pre-Intermediate
- as … as for saying things are the same Using as + adjective + as, and not as … as, to compare two things equally.
- Comparative adjectives Comparing two things with -er than and more … than, including the irregular forms.
- Comparative adverbs Comparing how people do things, with more slowly, better, worse, and faster.
- Superlative adjectives Marking the top or the bottom of a group with the -est and the most.
- Superlatives with ever and the present perfect Saying that something is the best or worst you have ever done.
Intermediate
- Choosing between comparatives and superlatives Two things or a whole group.
Upper-Intermediate
- the… the… with comparatives Linking two changes that move together.
Advanced Plus
- Advanced structures for comparing and contrasting Beyond -er and more: the full comparative repertoire.