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.
Is 'er' used for comparatives or superlatives?
Comparatives
slow - comparative
... is slower than ...
An elephant is (big) than a mouse.
Jupiter is the (big) planet.
Jupiter is the biggest planet.
Trucks are ______ than cars.
Trucks are slower than cars.
Is 'est' used for comparatives or superlatives?
Superlatives
hard - comparative
... is harder than ...
English is (easy) than Chinese.
English is easier than Chinese.
Mercury is the (small) planet.
Mercury is the smallest planet.
The countryside is ______ than the city.
The countryside is quieter than the city.
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.
Anan 1 Junior High School is the ______ junior high school.
Anan Junior High School is the best junior high school.
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 ...