comparatives

The comparative is used in English to compare differences between the two objects it modifies (larger, smaller, faster, higher). It is used in sentences where we compare two names, in the way Noun (subject) + verb + adjective in comparative degree + than + noun (object). The second term of the comparison can be omitted if it is understood from the context. (see the last example). examples My house is larger than hers. This box is smaller than the one I lost. Your dog runs faster than Jim's dog. The rock flew higher than the roof. Jim and Jack are both my friends, but I like Jack better . ("than Jim" se sobreentiende) The superlative is used to describe an object that is at the upper or lower end of a quality (the tallest, the smallest, the fastest, the highest). It is used in sentences in Name (subject) + verb + the + adjective in superlative degree + name (object). The group with which the comparison is made ...