GRAMMAR A2 Comparatives Superlatives As…as Irregular forms

A2 Comparatives and Superlatives

Learn to compare people, places and things using -er, more, -est, the most, than and as…as. Impara a confrontare persone, luoghi e oggetti usando -er, more, -est, the most, than e as…as.

bigger thanmore interesting the bestthe most expensiveas tall as

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1. See it in context1. Guarda comparativi e superlativi nel contesto

“My new flat is bigger than my old one and it is more comfortable. The kitchen is the brightest room, but the living room is the most relaxing. It isn’t as central as my old flat, but I prefer it.”
What to noticeCosa notare

bigger than: comparativo breve.

more comfortable: comparativo lungo.

the brightest / the most relaxing: superlativi.

as central as: uguaglianza.

2. A2 control panel2. Pannello di controllo A2

Short comparative
adjective + er + than

taller than

Long comparative
more + adjective + than

more expensive than

Short superlative
the + adjective-est

the tallest

Long superlative
the most + adjective

the most expensive

Equality
as + adjective + as

as fast as

Irregular
good → better → best

bad → worse → worst

3. Grammar map3. Mappa grammaticale

Core idea:Idea centrale:

Use comparatives for two items and superlatives for one item in a group.Usa i comparativi per due elementi e i superlativi per un elemento all’interno di un gruppo.

Short adjectivesAggettivi brevi

small → smaller → the smallest

fast → faster → the fastest

Italian trap: Non usare more con la maggior parte degli aggettivi brevi.

Long adjectivesAggettivi lunghi

interesting → more interesting → the most interesting

comfortable → more comfortable → the most comfortable

Italian trap: Non aggiungere -er/-est agli aggettivi lunghi.

Comparative sentenceFrase comparativa

Rome is bigger than Florence.

This task is more difficult than that one.

Italian trap: Usa than, non that.

Superlative sentenceFrase superlativa

It is the tallest building in Rome.

She is the most experienced person here.

Italian trap: Ricorda the prima del superlativo.

4. Spelling rules4. Regole ortografiche

RuleRegolaComparativeSuperlative
Most short adjectivessmall → smallerthe smallest
Final -enice → nicerthe nicest
Consonant + yeasy → easierthe easiest
Short CVC adjectivebig → biggerthe biggest

5. Irregular forms5. Forme irregolari

AdjectiveComparativeSuperlative
goodbetterthe best
badworsethe worst
farfarther / furtherthe farthest / furthest
littlelessthe least
many / muchmorethe most

6. As…as and not as…as6. As…as e not as…as

EqualityUguaglianza

My car is as fast as yours.

The two cars have the same speed.

InequalityDisuguaglianza

This hotel isn’t as expensive as that one.

This hotel is cheaper.

7. Intensifiers with comparatives7. Rafforzativi con i comparativi

much / far
This one is much cheaper.
Rome is far bigger.
a little / a bit
The second room is a little smaller.
slightly
This exercise is slightly easier.

8. Italian brain vs English brain8. Cervello italiano vs cervello inglese

ItalianoErrore comuneInglese naturale
Più grande dimore big thatbigger than
Più interessanteinterestingermore interesting
Il più altothe most tallthe tallest
Il migliorethe goodestthe best
Alto quantoso tall likeas tall as

9. Common mistakes9. Errori comuni

❌ This car is more fast.

Fast è un aggettivo breve.

✅ This car is faster.
❌ She is the more intelligent student.

Con un aggettivo lungo usa the most.

✅ She is the most intelligent student.
❌ My house is bigger that yours.

Dopo un comparativo usa than.

✅ My house is bigger than yours.
❌ It is biggest building here.

Ricorda the.

✅ It is the biggest building here.

10. Concept Check Questions

1. What does a comparative adjective do?1. Che cosa fa un aggettivo comparativo?
2. What does a superlative adjective do?2. Che cosa fa un aggettivo superlativo?
3. Which word normally follows a comparative?3. Quale parola segue normalmente un comparativo?
4. Which word normally comes before a superlative?4. Quale parola viene normalmente prima di un superlativo?

11. Quick Check

1. Rome is _____ than my town.1. Roma è _____ della mia città.
2. This book is _____ than the film.2. Questo libro è _____ del film.
3. Mount Everest is _____ mountain in the world.3. L’Everest è _____ montagna del mondo.
4. It is _____ restaurant in the area.4. È _____ ristorante della zona.
5. Today is _____ than yesterday.5. Oggi è _____ di ieri.

12. Challenge Check

1. My new job is _____ than my old one.1. Il mio nuovo lavoro è _____ del vecchio.
2. This room is _____ than the kitchen.2. Questa stanza è _____ della cucina.
3. Choose the correct sentence.3. Scegli la frase corretta.
4. Which sentence means “The blue car is cheaper”?4. Quale frase significa “L’auto blu è più economica”?
5. Which is correct?5. Quale frase è corretta?

13. Write it in English13. Scrivi in inglese

1. Roma è più grande di Firenze.
2. Questo esercizio è più difficile del primo.
3. È il ristorante migliore della città.
4. La mia borsa è pesante quanto la tua.
5. Questo hotel non è costoso quanto quello.

14. Correction and transformation14. Correzione e trasformazione

1. Correct the sentence.

This car is more fast than mine.

2. Correct the sentence.

She is the more intelligent student in the class.

3. Rewrite using THAN.

My phone is cheaper. Your phone is more expensive.

4. Rewrite using THE TALLEST.

No other building in the city is taller than this one.

5. Rewrite using AS…AS.

Anna and Marta are equally friendly.

15. Mini dialogue15. Mini dialogo

A: “Which flat do you prefer?”A: “Quale appartamento preferisci?”

16. Guided writing task16. Writing guidato

Write 50–80 words comparing two places, products, courses or people. Use at least five comparative or superlative structures. Scrivi 50–80 parole confrontando due luoghi, prodotti, corsi o persone. Usa almeno cinque strutture comparative o superlative.

short comparative + than
more + adjective + than
the + short superlative
the most + adjective
as…as / not as…as
irregular form
Capital letter + punctuation + 50 words
Model answer:

Rome is bigger and much busier than my hometown. Public transport is better, and there are more restaurants and shops. However, my hometown is quieter and cleaner. Rome is the most exciting place for culture, but it is also more expensive. My hometown isn’t as famous as Rome, but life there is easier and less stressful.

17. Use it in real life17. Usalo nella vita reale

Choose a product

This laptop is lighter and cheaper, but the other one is more powerful.

Describe a place

This is the most beautiful part of the city.

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