Comparatives
I am (tall) than my sister.
I am taller than my sister.
Tokyo is the (big) city in Japan.
Tokyo is the biggest city in Japan.
Anan City is _____ than Tokushima City.
Anan City is smaller than Tokushima City.
Your group is sneakier than the other groups...
slow - comparative
... is slower than ...
An elephant is (big) than a mouse.
Mt. Everest is the (high) mountain on Earth.
Mt. Everest is the highest mountain on Earth.
Trucks are ______ than cars.
Trucks are slower than cars.
Is 'est' used for comparatives or superlatives?
Superlatives
hard - comparative
... is harder than ...
JANKEN
Choose one team and play janken.
The winner steals 300 points from the loser!
Mercury is the (small) planet.
Mercury is the smallest planet.
Nakagawa Junior High School is the ______ junior high school.
Nakagawa Junior High School is the best junior high school.
True or false? A giraffe is taller than a horse.
True
important - superlative
... is the most important ...
Dogs are (fun) than cats.
Dogs are more fun than cats.
John is the (friendly) person in my class.
John is the friendliest person in my class.
Your group is the best!
You win 400 points!
Is 'than' used for comparatives or superlatives?
Comparatives
good - comparative
... is better than ...
Water is (good) than cola.
Water is better than cola.
Sam is the (bad) player on the basketball team!
Sam is the worst player on the basketball team!
Running is _____ than walking.
Running is faster than walking.
Superlatives
bad - superlative
... is the worst ...