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Making comparisons - Coggle Diagram
Making comparisons
Comparative Adjectives
Quando se compara dois itens
Para dar ideia de superioridade
one syllable: adjective + -er + than
Cold air is lighter than hot air
two or more syllables: more + adjective + than
Glass is more expensive than plastic
Para dar ideia de igualdade
as + adjective + as / not + as + adjective + as
Wind energy is as good as hydroelectrc energy / This car isn´t as expensive as that car
Para dar ideia de inferioridade
less + adjective + than
Convectional cars are less economical than eco-friendly ones
Superlative Adjectives
Quando se compara mais de dois itens
one syllable: adjective + -est
Brazil is the largest country in South America
two or more syllables: the most + adjective
That car is the most expensive on in the store.
Adjetivos terminados em - y têm as seguintes formas para o comparativo e o superlativo
Happy - happier / the happiest
Hungry - hungrier / thehungriest
Usados para comparar coisas ou pessoas