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Interactive Grammar: Adjectives

Learn descriptive words — types, order, comparatives, and superlatives.

Grammar Explanation · Authentic Examples · Practice Exercises

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Duration

~48 min

Exercises

Level

Beginner

Overview

Learn descriptive words — types, order, comparatives, and superlatives.

Comparatives

Short1 syllable: add -er → tall → taller
Long2+ syllables: more + adj → more expensive
-yEnds in -y: change to -ier → happy → happier
Irr.good → better · bad → worse · far → farther

Superlatives

Shortadd the -est → the tallest, the fastest
Longthe most + adj → the most expensive
-ythe -iest → the happiest, the busiest
Irr.good → the best · bad → the worst

Common Mistakes

❌ more taller → ✅ taller (never double)
❌ the most best → ✅ the best
❌ gooder → ✅ better (irregular)

When to use

Comparing Two

This book is more interesting than that one.

Ranking in Group

She is the best student in the class.

Degrees of Quality

It is getting colder every day.

Feelings & States

I feel much better today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on parts of speech cover?

Learn descriptive words — types, order, comparatives, and superlatives.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Beginner (A1) learners and forms part of the Parts of Speech section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying this grammar topic?

Start with the definition, then study the examples carefully to understand how the pattern works in context. Practise identifying the structure in authentic sentences before producing your own — this recognition-first approach builds a strong foundation for accurate, confident use.