Adjectives Comparative and superlative forms

 Comparative and superlative forms of adjectives are used to compare and describe the degree of a quality or characteristic of a noun or pronoun. They are important in language because they allow for comparisons to be made and for the speaker or writer to express their opinion or point of view.

Comparative forms of adjectives are used to compare two nouns or pronouns, such as 

• "He is taller than his brother," 
• "This book is more interesting than that one," and 
• "I am less tired today than I was yesterday." 

Superlative forms of adjectives are used to describe the highest or lowest degree of a quality or characteristic of a noun or pronoun, such as 

• "He is the tallest person in the room," 
• "This is the most interesting book I've ever read," and 
• "I am the least tired I've been all week."

Special cases to consider when using comparative and superlative forms of adjectives include irregular forms, such as "good" (comparative: "better," superlative: "best") and "bad" (comparative: "worse," superlative: "worst"). Another special case is the use of "the" with superlative forms, such as "the tallest" and "the oldest."

Examples of these special cases include:

• Irregular forms: "good" (comparative: "better," superlative: "best")
• Use of "the" with superlative forms: "the tallest" and "the oldest"

Common mistakes include using the wrong form of the adjective, such as using "good" instead of "better" or "bad" instead of "worse."

Questions that can be used to identify comparative and superlative forms of adjectives include:

• What noun or pronoun is being compared?
• What adjective is being used to make the comparison?
• Is the comparison being made between two or more nouns/pronouns?

Practical uses of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives include:

• Giving opinions on products or services, such as "This restaurant is the best in town."
• Describing changes over time, such as "I am feeling less stressed now than I was last week."
• Comparing different options, such as "This car is the most fuel-efficient of the three."
• Making general statements, such as "Dogs are the most loyal of all animals."