33. Comparatives and superlatives

Comparative

To compare two elements:

more...than

He is bigger than Me.

less than...

This book is cheaper than the other one.

also ... that

She is as intelligent as his brother.

To express the highest degree:

the most...

It is the most beautiful painting.

the least...

It is the least difficult exercises.

• He is bigger than Me.

Comparative superiority

• She is the fastest of the team.

Superlative of superiority

• My phone is cheaper than yours.

Inferiority comparison

My apartment is smaller than yours. But it is the brightest of the building.

Select the words that express a comparison:

In the following sentence, which words express a comparison?

This restaurant is more expensive than the other, but the food is the best of the city.

Complete the sentence with the correct comparative:

My brother is _________ (taller) than me.

(All three answers are grammatically correct, choose one)

Transform into a superlative:

This car is fast. (of all cars)