Adjectives. Types and Gradability
Types of adjectives
Short
Long
Irregular
Gradability
Inferiority
Structure: Short, long and irregular adjectives + LESS + THAN /NOT Be AS
e.g. Tony is less tall than his brother
e.g. This chair is not as comfortable as mine
Equality
Structure: AS + Short, long and irregular adjectives + As
e.g. Michael is as intelligent as his brother
e.g. Peter is as tall as his brother
Superiority
Short adjectives
Structure: Adjective + -ER + THAN
e.g. John is stronger than Mike
Long adjectives
Structure: MORE + Adjective + THAN
e.g. John is more cheerful than Ricky
Irregular adjectives
Structure
Good = Better
Bad = worse
Far= Further/farther
The superlative
Short adjectives
Structure: THE + Adjective + -EST
e.g. He is the friendliest student in class
