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b. Comparative Degree

We use a comparative degree if

we want to show an unequal

comparison.

Please pay attention to the

following patterns and examples of

comparative degree:

(first) Subject + To be + Adjective

+ -er/-ier/more [+ than + (second) Subject]

For an adjective with one

syllable, you must add -er.

Example:

1) Damian is taller than Jessica.

2) She is smarter than them.

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