Tokyo is one of ___ (expensive) cities in the world.
Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world.
January is usually ___ (cold) month of the year.
January is usually the coldest month of the year.
When do we use comparatives?
To compare two people, things, or places
Today is coldest than yesterday.
❌ Incorrect
Today is colder than yesterday.
GOOD (COMPARATIVE)
That was ___ (funny) joke I’ve ever heard!
That was the funniest joke I’ve ever heard!
My sister is ___ (young) than me.
My sister is younger than me.
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My phone is more modern than yours.
✅ Correct
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I think cats are ___ (independent) than dogs.
I think cats are more independent than dogs.
Sarah’s hair is ___ (long) than Maria’s.
Sarah’s hair is longer than Maria’s.
When do we use superlatives?
To say something is the most or least of all
This exam was more easy than the last one.
❌ Incorrect
This exam was easier than the last one.
GOOD (SUPERLATIVE)
This shop has ___ (cheap) clothes in the mall.
This shop has the cheapest clothes in the mall.
This exam was ___ (difficult) than the last one.
This exam was more difficult than the last one.
Who’s your favorite singer? Why? (use at least +3)
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That is the more expensive phone in the store.
❌ Incorrect
That is the most expensive phone in the store.
BAD (COMPARATIVE)
WORSE
My mom is ___ (good) cook in the family.
My mom is the best cook in the family.
Your handwriting is ___ (good) than mine.
Your handwriting is better than mine.
“Do you think TikTok is better than YouTube? Why?”
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He is the baddest student in the class.
❌ Incorrect
He is the worst student in the class.
BAD (SUPERLATIVE)
THE WORST