A1 · Adjectives and Adverbs

Comparative adjectives with -er and more

Compare two people, places or things with regular comparative forms.

Learning objectives

Recognise the form and meaning of comparative adjectives with -er and more.
Use comparative adjectives with -er and more in controlled A1 sentences.
Identify and correct common beginner errors.
Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.

Grammar rules

Use -er with many short adjectives.
Use more with many longer adjectives.
Use than when naming the second item.

Examples

Rita is taller than Mina.
This chair is more comfortable than that one.
My bag is heavier than yours.

Common mistakes

Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
Using the correct words in the wrong order.
Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.

Revision notes

Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.

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