Question

Раскажите, как образуется сравнительная степень прилагательного. С примерами.

Answer 1

 Сравнительная степень прилагательного указывает, что свойственный предмету признак проявляется в нём в большей или меньшей степени, чем в другом предмете или предметах:  

              Твой портфель тяжелее, чем мой.  
              Твой портфель более тяжёлый, чем мой.   

Answer 2

Forming the Comparative Degree of Adjectives

The comparative degree of adjectives is used to compare two things, people, or groups. It is formed in different ways depending on the structure of the adjective. Here are the main ways to form the comparative degree of adjectives:

1. Adding "-er" or "more": For short adjectives with one or two syllables, the comparative degree is formed by adding "-er" to the adjective or by using "more" before the adjective.

- Example 1: *Tall* (adjective) → *Taller* (comparative degree) - Example 2: *Beautiful* (adjective) → *More beautiful* (comparative degree)

2. Irregular forms: Some adjectives have irregular comparative forms, which do not follow the standard rules. They change completely when forming the comparative degree.

- Example: *Good* (adjective) → *Better* (comparative degree) - Example: *Bad* (adjective) → *Worse* (comparative degree)

3. Using "than": When comparing two things, "than" is used to introduce the second element of the comparison.

- Example: *She is taller than her brother.* - Example: *This book is more interesting than the last one.*

4. Using "as...as": When expressing that two things are equal in some way, the comparative degree can be formed using "as...as".

- Example: *She is as tall as her brother.* - Example: *This book is as interesting as the last one.*

5. Using "less": For some adjectives, the comparative degree is formed by using "less" before the adjective.

- Example: *Important* (adjective) → *Less important* (comparative degree)

6. Using "more" and "less" with longer adjectives: For longer adjectives, the comparative degree is formed by using "more" or "less" before the adjective.

- Example: *Interesting* (adjective) → *More interesting* (comparative degree) - Example: *Difficult* (adjective) → *Less difficult* (comparative degree)

These are the main ways in which the comparative degree of adjectives is formed in English.