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Comparatives: bigger, more interesting
A2 A2 grammar · lesson 9 of 25
Comparatives help you compare two people or things. You will use them every day to talk about prices, places, people and choices.
How to make comparatives
| Adjective | Rule | Comparative |
|---|---|---|
| short (one syllable): old, tall, cheap | add -er | older, taller, cheaper |
| ending in -e: nice, large | add -r | nicer, larger |
| one vowel + one consonant: big, hot, thin | double the consonant + -er | bigger, hotter, thinner |
| two syllables ending in -y: easy, happy | y → -ier | easier, happier |
| long (two or more syllables): modern, expensive | more + adjective | more modern, more expensive |
| irregular | learn them | good → better, bad → worse, far → further/farther |
Using than
To say what we compare with, use than. After than we can use a noun or an object pronoun (me, him, her…).
My brother is taller than me.
A train is faster than a bus.
This bag is bigger than that one.
Maths is easier than physics for Leo.
This phone is more expensive than my old one.
The weather today is worse than yesterday.
Anna’s English is better than her sister’s.
I think cities are more interesting than villages.
Common mistakes
✗ She is more tall than me.
✓ She is taller than me.
✗ This test is more easier.
✓ This test is easier.
✗ My car is gooder than yours.
✓ My car is better than yours.
✗ Tom is older that Sam.
✓ Tom is older than Sam.