What should I say?
The weather in California is (hot) than in New York.
The weather in California is hotter than in New York.
She is the more beautiful than her sister.
She is more beautiful than her sister.
Explanation: In comparisons, we use "more" with adjectives that have more than one syllable (e.g., "beautiful"). The article "the" is only used with superlatives, not comparatives.
She is ______ (tall) than her brother.
She is taller than her brother.
"He is more smart than his brother."
He is smarter than his brother.
Create a sentence comparing the speed of a cheetah and a turtle.
A cheetah is faster than a turtle.
That was the (exciting) movie I've ever seen.
That was the most exciting movie I've ever seen.
This is the bestest pizza I've ever eaten.
This is the best pizza I've ever eaten.
Explanation: "Best" is the superlative form of "good." Adding "est" to "best" is incorrect because "best" is already a superlative.
That was the ______ (bad) day of my life.
That was the worst day of my life.
"This is the more delicious cake I've ever had."
This is the most delicious cake I've ever had.
Compare the size of an elephant and a mouse.
An elephant is bigger than a mouse.
This cake is (sweet) than the one we had last week.
This cake is sweeter than the one we had last week.
My car is more faster than your
My car is faster than yours.
Explanation: "Faster" is the comparative form of "fast." Adding "more" before it is redundant. Use "faster" without "more."
This book is ______ (interesting) than the last one.
This book is more interesting than the last one.
"Her dress is beautifuler than mine.
Her dress is more beautiful than mine.
Compare the age of the Earth and a human.
The Earth is much older than a human.
He is the (intelligent) student in the class.
He is the most intelligent student in the class.
This is the most funnest game in the world.
This is the most fun game in the world.
Explanation: "Fun" can be a special case where "more fun" or "most fun" is acceptable, but "funnest" is informal and often considered incorrect. "Most fun" is the proper superlative form.
He is the ______ (fast) runner in the school.
He is the fastest runner in the school.
"This puzzle is difficultest of all."
This puzzle is the most difficult of all.
Compare the noise level of a library and a concert.
A concert is louder than a library.
Her house is (big) than mine.
Her house is bigger than mine.
He runs quicklier than his friend.
He runs quicker than his friend.
Explanation: "Quick" is an irregular adjective where the comparative form is "quicker," not "quicklier." Some adjectives do not follow the regular "-er" or "more" pattern.
Her new house is ______ (large) than the old one.
Her new house is larger than the old one.
"He is the better player on the team."
He is the best player on the team.
Compare the price of a diamond and a piece of candy.
A diamond is more expensive than a piece of candy.