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Lección: Comparative & Superlative Adjectives (EPJA)

📘 English Lesson

Comparative & Superlative Adjectives

Level: EPJA – High School (1st to 4th Year)  |  Subject: English (ESL)  |  Estimated time: 2 hours

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • ✅ Identify and use Comparative Adjectives to compare two things.
  • ✅ Identify and use Superlative Adjectives to compare three or more things.
  • ✅ Understand the spelling rules for forming comparatives and superlatives.
  • ✅ Use irregular adjectives (good, bad, far).
  • ✅ Apply this knowledge in reading, dialogue, and writing activities.

📊 Part 1: Comparative Adjectives

📌 ¿Qué son? Los comparative adjectives se usan para comparar dos cosas, personas o lugares. Indican que una tiene más o menos de una cualidad que la otra.

Structure (Estructura)

Type Rule Example
Short adjectives (1 syllable) Add -er + than tall → taller than
Short adjectives (ending in -e) Add -r + than large → larger than
Short adjectives (CVC pattern) Double final consonant + -er + than big → bigger than
Long adjectives (2+ syllables) more + adjective + than more expensive than
Adjectives ending in -y Change -y to -ier + than happy → happier than

💡 Remember: Siempre usamos “than” después del comparativo.

✅ She is taller than her brother.

✅ This book is more interesting than that one.

📌 Ejemplos en contexto

Short adjectives: My house is bigger than yours.

Long adjectives: Math is more difficult than English.

-y adjectives: Today is happier than yesterday.

Negative comparison: This book is less interesting than that one.

🏆 Part 2: Superlative Adjectives

📌 ¿Qué son? Los superlative adjectives se usan para comparar tres o más cosas, personas o lugares. Indican que una tiene el grado máximo de una cualidad.

Structure (Estructura)

Type Rule Example
Short adjectives (1 syllable) the + adjective + -est tall → the tallest
Short adjectives (ending in -e) the + adjective + -st large → the largest
Short adjectives (CVC pattern) the + double consonant + -est big → the biggest
Long adjectives (2+ syllables) the most + adjective the most expensive
Adjectives ending in -y the + change -y to -iest happy → the happiest

💡 Remember: Siempre usamos “the” antes del superlativo.

✅ She is the tallest in her class.

✅ This is the most expensive car in the showroom.

📌 Ejemplos en contexto

Short adjectives: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

Long adjectives: This is the most difficult exam of the year.

-y adjectives: She is the happiest person I know.

⚠️ Part 3: Irregular Adjectives

📌 ¿Qué son? Algunos adjetivos no siguen las reglas normales. Hay que memorizarlos.

Adjective Comparative Superlative
good (bueno) better than the best
bad (malo) worse than the worst
far (lejos) farther / further than the farthest / furthest
📌 Ejemplos en contexto

My grade is better than yours. → Mi nota es mejor que la tuya.

This is the best day of my life! → ¡Este es el mejor día de mi vida!

His health is worse than before. → Su salud es peor que antes.

That was the worst movie I’ve ever seen. → Esa fue la peor película que he visto.

📚 Part 4: Key Vocabulary – Adjectives

tallalto
shortbajo / corto
biggrande
smallpequeño
fastrápido
slowlento
cheapbarato
expensivecaro
easyfácil
difficultdifícil
happyfeliz
sadtriste
goodbueno
badmalo
farlejos
closecerca
interestinginteresante
boringaburrido

📖 Part 5: Reading – Three Cities

🌍 Three Cities: Santiago, Valparaíso, and Concepción

Santiago is the capital of Chile. It is bigger than Valparaíso and Concepción. Santiago has a population of about 7 million people. It is the most modern city in the country. However, the air quality in Santiago is worse than in Valparaíso.

Valparaíso is a port city on the coast. It is smaller than Santiago but more colorful than the capital. Valparaíso is famous for its hills and street art. It is the most artistic city in Chile. Many tourists visit Valparaíso because it is more interesting than other cities.

Concepción is a city in the south of Chile. It is not as big as Santiago, but it is bigger than Valparaíso. Concepción is closer to the mountains than the other cities. The weather in Concepción is colder than in Santiago because it is in the south. Many people say that Concepción has the best food in Chile.

In conclusion, Santiago is the most populated city, Valparaíso is the most artistic, and Concepción has the best food. Each city is special in its own way!

Comprehension Questions: Answer in complete sentences.

  1. Which city is bigger than Valparaíso and Concepción?
  2. What is Valparaíso famous for?
  3. Which city is the most modern?
  4. Which city has the best food, according to the text?
  5. Is Concepción bigger or smaller than Valparaíso?
  6. Which city has worse air quality, Santiago or Valparaíso?

💬 Part 6: Dialogue – Choosing a School

🏫 Ana and Carlos are talking about schools

Ana: Hi, Carlos! How was your first day at EPJA?
Carlos: It was great! The school is better than I expected. The teachers are more friendly than my old school.
Ana: That’s good to hear! I’m thinking about changing schools. Which one is the best option?
Carlos: Well, EPJA is more flexible than traditional schools. The schedule is easier for working students.
Ana: Is it more expensive than other schools?
Carlos: No, it’s actually cheaper than most private schools. And it has the best teachers in the area.
Ana: What about the location? Is it closer to your house than your old school?
Carlos: Yes! It’s much closer. I walk to school now. It’s more convenient for me.
Ana: That sounds amazing! I think EPJA is the most interesting option for me too. I will apply today!
Carlos: Great decision! You won’t regret it. It’s the best school for working students.

Comprehension Questions: Answer in complete sentences.

  1. How was Carlos’s first day at EPJA?
  2. What does Carlos say about the teachers at EPJA?
  3. Is EPJA more or less expensive than other schools?
  4. Is Carlos’s new school closer to his house or farther?
  5. What does Ana think about EPJA at the end of the dialogue?

✏️ Part 7: Exercises

Exercise 1: Complete with Comparative Adjectives
Complete the sentences with the correct comparative form of the adjective in parentheses.
1. This book is _______________ (interesting) than the movie.
2. My brother is _______________ (tall) than me.
3. The weather today is _______________ (good) than yesterday.
4. This car is _______________ (expensive) than that one.
5. She is _______________ (happy) now than before.
6. The bus is _______________ (slow) than the train.
7. This exercise is _______________ (easy) than the previous one.
8. His health is _______________ (bad) than last year.
9. My apartment is _______________ (big) than yours.
10. The beach is _______________ (far) than the park.
Exercise 2: Complete with Superlative Adjectives
Complete the sentences with the correct superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.
1. Mount Everest is _______________ (high) mountain in the world.
2. This is _______________ (good) restaurant in town.
3. She is _______________ (intelligent) student in the class.
4. Today is _______________ (hot) day of the year.
5. That was _______________ (bad) movie I’ve ever seen.
6. He is _______________ (tall) player on the team.
7. This is _______________ (expensive) car in the showroom.
8. My grandmother is _______________ (old) person in my family.
9. English is _______________ (interesting) subject for me.
10. My house is _______________ (far) from the city center.
Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Option
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
1. She is _______________ (taller / tallest) than her sister.
2. This is _______________ (more expensive / the most expensive) watch in the store.
3. My house is _______________ (bigger / biggest) than yours.
4. He is _______________ (more happy / happier) now.
5. This is _______________ (the worst / worse) experience of my life.
6. Her score is _______________ (better / the best) than mine.
7. Chile is _______________ (more long / longer) than Argentina? (choose the correct one)
8. This exam is _______________ (more difficult / the most difficult) than the last one.
9. My brother is _______________ (the strongest / stronger) person in my family.
10. This book is _______________ (more boring / boringer) than that one.
Exercise 4: Correct the Mistakes
Find and correct the mistakes in these sentences.
1. She is more taller than her mother. → ______________________
2. This is the most easy exam. → ______________________
3. My car is more fast than yours. → ______________________
4. He is the goodest student in the class. → ______________________
5. This movie is boringer than that one. → ______________________
6. She is the most happy person I know. → ______________________
7. My house is more big than yours. → ______________________
8. This is the badest day of my life. → ______________________
Exercise 5: Complete the Text
Complete the text with the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjectives in parentheses.

My School

My school is _______________ (good) than my old school. The teachers are _______________ (friendly) and the classes are _______________ (interesting). The building is _______________ (new) and _______________ (modern) than the old one. The library is _______________ (big) and has _______________ (many) books.
I think my school is _______________ (good) school in the city. It has _______________ (large) classrooms and _______________ (qualified) teachers. The schedule is _______________ (flexible) for students who work. It is _______________ (easy) to study here than in other schools.
My classmates are _______________ (nice) than in my previous school. We are _______________ (happy) now. I think this is _______________ (good) decision I have ever made!

🔑 Part 8: Answer Key

✅ Reading – Answers

1. Santiago is bigger than Valparaíso and Concepción.
2. Valparaíso is famous for its hills and street art.
3. Santiago is the most modern city.
4. Concepción has the best food.
5. Concepción is bigger than Valparaíso.
6. Santiago has worse air quality than Valparaíso.

✅ Dialogue – Answers

1. His first day was great.
2. The teachers are more friendly than his old school.
3. It’s cheaper than most private schools.
4. It’s closer to his house.
5. She thinks EPJA is the most interesting option for her.

✅ Exercise 1 – Answers

1. more interesting
2. taller
3. better
4. more expensive
5. happier
6. slower
7. easier
8. worse
9. bigger
10. farther / further

✅ Exercise 2 – Answers

1. the highest
2. the best
3. the most intelligent
4. the hottest
5. the worst
6. the tallest
7. the most expensive
8. the oldest
9. the most interesting
10. the farthest / furthest

✅ Exercise 3 – Answers

1. taller
2. the most expensive
3. bigger
4. happier
5. the worst
6. better
7. longer
8. more difficult
9. the strongest
10. more boring

✅ Exercise 4 – Answers

1. She is taller than her mother.
2. This is the easiest exam.
3. My car is faster than yours.
4. He is the best student in the class.
5. This movie is more boring than that one.
6. She is the happiest person I know.
7. My house is bigger than yours.
8. This is the worst day of my life.

✅ Exercise 5 – Answers

better, more friendly, more interesting, newer, more modern, bigger, more
the best, the largest, the most qualified, more flexible, easier
nicer, happier, the best

🎓 Part 9: Self-Assessment

How well do you understand comparative and superlative adjectives?

Skill 👍 Yes 🤔 Not really 😕 I need help
I can form comparative adjectives
I can form superlative adjectives
I know the irregular adjectives (good, bad, far)
I can use comparatives in context
I can use superlatives in context
I can understand a text with comparatives and superlatives

🔍 What to do next?

  • If you checked “Yes” for all skills, you are ready to compare anything in English!
  • If you checked “Not really” for any skill, review the grammar tables and do the exercises again.
  • If you checked “I need help” for any skill, ask your teacher for more practice.

📝 Part 10: Final Task

✏️ Your mission: Write a short paragraph comparing three things you know well (cities, schools, sports, movies, foods, etc.).

Include:

  1. At least 5 comparative adjectives (e.g., bigger than, more interesting than, better than).
  2. At least 3 superlative adjectives (e.g., the biggest, the most interesting, the best).
  3. At least 1 irregular adjective (good, bad, far).

Write at least 8-10 sentences.

Example:

I live in Santiago, but I have visited Valparaíso and Concepción. Santiago is bigger than Valparaíso, but Valparaíso is more colorful than the capital. Concepción is colder than Santiago because it is in the south. Santiago has the most modern buildings in Chile. However, Valparaíso is the most artistic city I have ever seen. The food in Concepción is better than in the other cities. I think the best city for tourists is Valparaíso because it is the most interesting. The worst thing about Santiago is the traffic. It is much worse than in other cities. I love all three cities, but Valparaíso is my favorite!

Write your paragraph here…

📘 English Lesson – Comparative & Superlative Adjectives

Designed for EPJA High School Students – 1st to 4th Year · Subject: English (ESL)

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