Study the rules

We can use comparatives to compare things and superlatives to say which thing is top in a group.

Cats are faster than mice.
Science is more difficult than maths.
The cheetah is the fastest animal.
I think art is the most difficult subject.

How to use them

For adjectives with one syllable, add er and est. Sometimes the spelling changes. Don’t forget the for the superlative.

tall – taller – the tallest
I’m taller than my brother. My father is the tallest in my family.
big – bigger – the biggest
My room is bigger than my sister’s room. Our parents’ room is the biggest room in the house.

For adjectives with two syllables which end in y, take away the y and add ier and iest. Don’t forget the for the superlative.

easy – easier – the easiest
Maths is easier than science. English is the easiest subject.

For other adjectives with two or more syllables, use more and most. Don’t forget the for the superlative.

interesting – more interesting – the most interesting
That book is more interesting than my homework. This TV programme is the most interesting!

The adjectives good, bad and far have special forms.

good – better – the best
bad – worse – the worst
far – further – the furthest

 

 

Watch a video about comparative and superlative adjectives

 

 

Kitty’s science test

Can Gran help Kitty with her science test? Do you know how to use comparatives and superlatives? Watch the video and find out!

 

 

Now that you have studied the rules for the formation of Comparative and Superlative adjectives , it’s time for some games.

 

Comparative adjectives Guessing game

 

 

Fun Comparative adjectives quiz

 

Comparatives Quiz

 

Superlatives Quiz

 

Do you want to practise using comparatives and superlatives in English? Play some games here.

 

Sophie is working in Rome this week. Oliver, Alfie and Daisy have decided to eat out tonight.Watch the video, study the rules and then do the exercises that follow.

 

 

 

This is a game for learning English (ESL) with a specific focus on comparatives.The comparative form is always made by taking the image on the left as primary.

 

 

Do an online liveworksheet where you compare Scooby Doo and his friends, Popeye and Brutus, The Simpsons family members and The Addams family members.

 

 

Guiness World Records

Here’s a compilation of the coolest, craziest, and most amazing record-breaking moments of the year 2025. Watch the video and then explore more world records in  https://kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/