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We can compare two people or things using
the er form of the adjective. For example, Note

y A banana is sweeter than a cherry. We use than when we want to
compare one thing with another.
y My brother is stronger than me.

The er form of the adjective is known as the comparative degree. We use the
comparative form of an adjective to compare one person or thing with another.

We can compare three or more people or things using the est form of the adjective.
For example,

y This cake is the sweetest of all. Note

y My father is the strongest of all. We use the with the superlative.

The est form of the adjective is known as the superlative degree. We use the
superlative form of an adjective to compare three or more people or things.

Study this table to learn about the comparative and superlative degrees.

Ê Most adjectives take er and est to make the comparisons.

Positive Comparative Superlative

young younger youngest

fast faster fastest

Ê Adjectives ending in e take r and st to make the comparisons.

Positive Comparative Superlative

strange stranger strangest

safe safer safest

Ê For adjectives ending in y, we delete the y and add ier and iest to make the
comparisons.

Positive Comparative Superlative

dry drier driest

busy busier busiest

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