Special Cases and Irregular Forms
This page delves into special cases and irregular forms of comparative and superlative adjectives. It highlights that some two-syllable adjectives can form their comparative and superlative in both ways:
Example: quiet → quieter/more quiet, common → commoner/more common
The document then presents irregular adjectives, which do not follow the standard rules:
Vocabulary: Irregular adjectives: good → better → best, bad → worse → worst, far → farther/further → farthest/furthest
These irregular forms are essential to memorize as they are frequently used in English.
Highlight: Mastering these irregular forms is crucial for achieving fluency in English and avoiding common mistakes in comparativi e superlativi in inglese.
The page also explains how to introduce the term of comparison:
- Use "IN" + a place
- Use "OF" + a group of people or things
Example: The Po is the longest river in Italy.
Example: Jack is the fastest runner of all the students.
These examples demonstrate the correct usage of superlatives in context, helping learners understand how to apply the rules in real-life situations.