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.
Ananan is the (cute) character.
Ananan is the cutest character.
Trucks are ______ than cars.
slower, bigger ...
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!
English is (good) subject of all.
English is the best subject of all.
Nakagawa Junior High School is the ______ junior high school.
Nakagawa Junior High School is the best junior high school.
JANKEN
Choose one team and play janken.
The winner steals 300 points from the loser!
important - superlative
... is the most important ...
Dogs are (happy) than cats.
Dogs are happier 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 - superlative
... is the best ...
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 - comparative
... is worse than ...