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       CompaRative 

Requires the preposition “Than” between the things compared

 

moRe   + multi-syllable modifier + Than

more beautiful, intelligent, expensive, complicated

ex: Rio de janeiro is more beautiful than Goiana.

 

-eR    suffix to single-syllable  modifier + Than

Bigger, smaller, higher, fatter

Ex: Espirito Santo is smaller than Bahia

SuperlaTive

Requires article= “The”

 

moST   + multi-syllable modifier

The moST beautiful, intelligent, expensive

Ex: The most expensive drink is champagne.

 

-eST     suffix to single syllable  modifier

The Biggest, smallest, highest, fattest

 

Ex: Mt. Everest is the highest in the world.

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