Use adjectives with more and most

Adjectives are words that describe a noun (person, place, or thing).
Example:

  • 🐢 Dog β†’ big dog
  • 🍎 Apple β†’ red apple

Use more with adjectives that have two or more syllables.

It tells us that one thing has a higher degree of the quality than another.

Structure:
more + adjective + than

Examples:

  • This book is more interesting than that one. πŸ“š
  • She is more careful than her brother. πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦

Use most with adjectives that have two or more syllables.

It shows the highest degree of the quality in a group.

Structure:
the most + adjective

Examples:

  • He is the most talented student in the class. πŸ†
  • This cake is the most delicious one I have ever eaten. 🍰
  • Short adjectives (one syllable) usually use -er and -est.
  • Longer adjectives (two syllables or more) usually use more and most.

Examples:

  • Short: tall β†’ taller β†’ tallest 🌳
  • Long: beautiful β†’ more beautiful β†’ most beautiful 🌸

Look at pictures and describe them using more or most:

  • 🐘 Elephant vs πŸ’ Monkey β†’ β€œThe elephant is more huge than the monkey.”
  • πŸ“πŸŒπŸ Fruits β†’ β€œThe pineapple is the most juicy fruit.”
Adjective TypeComparison WordExample
Short (1 syllable)-er / -esttall β†’ taller β†’ tallest
Long (2+ syllables)more / mostbeautiful β†’ more beautiful β†’ most beautiful

Let’s practice!