Comparison adjectives in English

 Comparison adjectives are used to compare two or more nouns or pronouns. 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.

Examples of comparison adjectives include "better," "worse," "more," and "less." They are used in comparisons 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."

There are a few special cases to consider when using comparison adjectives. One is the use of "the" with the comparative form, such as "the taller" and "the older." Another is the use of "than" with the comparative form, such as "better than" or "more beautiful than."

Examples of these special cases include:

• "The taller of the two brothers"
• "She is more beautiful than her sister"

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 comparison adjectives include:

• What noun or pronoun is being compared?
• What adjective is being used to make the comparison?

Practical uses of comparison adjectives include:

• Giving opinions on products or services, such as "This restaurant is better than that one."
• 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 more fuel-efficient than that one."
• Making general statements, such as "Dogs are more loyal than cats."