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Comparative and superlatives are adverbs that show the degree of comparison (Lutrin & Pincus, 2006).
Adverbs are words that change verbs, adjectives, other adverbs or the tone of a sentence. They can also
describe the verbs more.
Adverb Comparative Superlative
Regular Slow Slower (than) (The) slowest
Two or more syllables Quickly More quickly Most quickly
Irregular Bad Worse Worst
Little Less Least
Much More Most
Good Better Best
Example:
❖ Shopping centres are disappearing faster than I thought. (comparative)
❖ In my opinion, online shopping is easier. (comparative)
❖ Lazada is the best online shopping website. (superlative)
❖ We have little money to buy cosmetics online. (superlative)
