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How to Use Adjectives in English - The Basic Guide | video lesson

In this lesson, you can learn about using adjectives in English.

You’ll see basic information about English adjectives, what they do, and how you can use them. Then, you’ll see some more details about different types of adjectives and what they mean.

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Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Three Forms of Comparison of Adjectives in English

Positive: it is an ordinary form of adjectives

Comparative: shows when two persons or objects being compared

Superlative: indicates that the quality or quantity is at its highest or is most intense

• Comparative are used to describe people and things. - My car is fast but John’scar is faster. - Emily is tall but Sophia is taller. - I need a bigger car

• “Than” is used to compare one thing with another. - Henry is older than Tom. - Emily is smarter than Sophia. - The second test was easier than the first one.

• “The” is used with a superlative: - Where Are the Tallest Buildings in the World? - Harry is the tallest student in this class.

• "As...as" is used to compare the attributes of two things that are equal - Emily is as tall as Sophia. - The first test is as easy as the second one.

General Rules in Forming Comparison of Adjectives

There are basic rules in forming the degrees of comparison: 1. For one-syllable adjective, add –er to form comparative and –est for superlative. Examples: • clear / clearer / clearest, • dark / darker / darkest

2. For most two-syllable adjectives, add –er for comparative and – est for superlative. Examples: • simple / simpler / simplest, • gentle / gentler / gentlest

3. For three or more syllables, always use more and most to form the comparative and superlative. Examples: • creative / more creative / most creative

4. Some adjectives end with a consonant letter y, change y to I and add –er or -est. Examples: • busy / busier / busiest, • merry / merrier / merriest

5. Some adjectives end with a single vowel and single final consonant letter. Double the final consonant and add –er/-est. Examples: • thin / thinner / thinnest, • fat / fatter / fattest

6. When the adjectives end in “e”, add –r for the comparative and –st for superlative Examples: • wise / wiser / wisest, • simple / simpler / simplest

7. Irregular comparisons of adjectives are compared irregularly Examples: • good / better / best • ill / worse / worst

Comparative adjectives - infographic

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Synonyms for BAD

• Awful • Atrocious • Disagreeable • Grievous • Infamous • Odious • Sordid • Rotten • Awful • Disheartening • Hateful • Infernal • Offensive • Naughty • Barbaric • Disgusting • Harmful • Iniquitous • Pejorative • Terrible • Mean • Base • Dismaying • Heinous • Injurious • Repellent • Treacherous • Dreadful • Beastly • Displeasing • Hellish • Loathsome • Reprehensible • Nasty • Distasteful • Hideous • Reprobate • Unpleasant • Wicked • Disturbing • Horrendous • Malevolent • Repugnant • Unworthy • Contemptible • Dreadful • Horrible • Mischievous • Repulsive • Terrible • Cursed • Horrid • Monstrous • Revolting • Vicious • Unpleasant • Degenerate • Evil • Horrific • Rotten • Vile • Despicable • Fiendish • Icky • Scandalous • Wicked • Ignoble • Annoying • Diabolical • Galling • Immoral • Nefarious • Sinful • Appalling • Dire • Ghastly • Inclement • Obscene • Sinister • Sickening • Worthless

INTERESTING Synonyms with Examples

Fascinating For example: That's a fascinating question.
Striking For example: She was tall and very striking.
Intriguing For example: I found the story rather intriguing.
Amusing For example: She writes very amusing letters.
Entertaining For example: I found the talk very entertaining.
Gripping For example: His books are always so gripping.
Compelling For example: His life makes a compelling story.
Engaging For example: Dury is convivial and engaging.
Absorbing For example: "Two Sisters" is an absorbing read.
Diverting For example: It was a diverting programme.
Newsworthy For example: Nothing very newsworthy happened last week.
Engrossing For example: He told us an engrossing story.
Enthralling For example: His thrillers make enthralling reading.
Riveting For example: It was a riveting story.
Captivating For example: He found her captivating.

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