A2 · प्राथमिक चैप्टर 3

Making Comparisons

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68 उदाहरण
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Chapter in 30 Seconds

Master the art of comparison to express your preferences and observations with precision.

  • Use comparative adjectives to contrast two items.
  • Apply superlative forms to identify the extreme of a group.
  • Handle irregular forms like better, worse, and best.
Compare everything with confidence and ease.

तुम क्या सीखोगे

Ever wanted to say if one thing is bigger than another, or what's the best snack? This chapter is your guide! Soon you'll confidently compare anything, from prices to places, making your English even more useful.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: Compare two products using correct comparative adjectives.

अध्याय गाइड

Overview

Learning to compare things is a huge step in making your English more expressive and useful in everyday life. Think about it: every day we compare prices at the store, decide which movie is more interesting, or talk about which friend is taller. This chapter, Making Comparisons, is your essential guide to mastering these common situations.
By the end, you'll be confidently describing if something is bigger than something else, or identifying the best option from a group.
For A2 English grammar learners, understanding how to make comparisons is key to moving beyond simple sentences. It allows you to elaborate on your thoughts, share preferences, and engage in more dynamic conversations on familiar topics. Whether you're discussing your favorite foods, describing your city, or simply choosing the fastest way to get to work, the grammar patterns we'll explore here are fundamental.
You’ll learn about adding -er or more to adjectives, using than to connect ideas, and even special forms like better or the best. This skill will unlock a whole new level of practical communication in English.

How This Grammar Works

At its heart, making comparisons in English is about showing how two or more things relate in terms of a quality. We use different patterns depending on whether we're comparing just two things, or identifying an extreme within a larger group, or even stating that two things are equal.
Let’s start with comparing two items:
When you want to say one thing has *more* of a quality than another, you use comparative adjectives. For short adjectives (usually one syllable), we add -er to the end. For example,
My coffee is hotter than yours.
For longer adjectives (two or more syllables), we use more before the adjective.
For instance,
This book is more interesting than that one.
Notice that both patterns use the word than to link the two things being compared.
Sometimes, adjectives don't follow these regular rules. These are called irregular comparatives. The most common ones are: good becomes better, bad becomes worse, and far becomes farther or further.
So, you’d say, "Today's weather is better than yesterday, not gooder."
But what if two things are exactly the same? We use the as...as pattern to show equality. You can use it with any adjective or adverb.
For example,
My car is as fast as your car,
or
The red apple is as sweet as the green one.
This pattern highlights that there's no difference in that particular quality between the two items.
Finally, when you want to identify the absolute extreme in a group of three or more items, you use superlative adjectives. For short adjectives, we add -est and always put the before it.
This is the biggest building in the city.
For longer adjectives, we use the most before the adjective.
She is the most talented singer in the class.
Just like comparatives, some superlatives are irregular. Good becomes the best, bad becomes the worst, and far becomes the farthest or the furthest. These forms are essential for expressing extremes clearly and correctly.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Using 'more' with -er adjectives.
✗ My new phone is more bigger than my old one.
✓ My new phone is bigger than my old one.
*Explanation: For short adjectives, you only add -er. Don't use 'more' with them.*
  1. 1Forgetting 'than' in comparative sentences.
✗ This movie is better the last one.
✓ This movie is better than the last one.
*Explanation: 'Than' is crucial to connect the two things you are comparing.*
  1. 1Missing 'the' before superlative adjectives.
✗ Everest is highest mountain in the world.
✓ Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
*Explanation: Always use 'the' before a superlative adjective to show it's the absolute extreme.*

Real Conversations

A

A

Hi Leo! How was your trip to the beach?
B

B

It was great! The water was warmer than I expected, and the sand was softer than the sand at our local lake.
A

A

Oh, sounds lovely! Which beach did you go to?
B

B

Brighton Beach. It’s the biggest one near my town, and I think it’s also the most beautiful.
A

A

I’m trying to decide what to order. This pasta dish looks good.
B

B

Yes, but the pizza here is usually better than the pasta. And it’s as cheap as the pasta, too!
A

A

Really? I thought the pasta was the most popular dish.
B

B

It's popular, but I think the pizza is the best choice on the menu!

Quick FAQ

Q

When should I use '-er' versus 'more' for comparative adjectives?

You generally use -er for one-syllable adjectives (taller, smaller) and some two-syllable adjectives ending in -y (happier, easier). You use more for most other two-syllable adjectives and all adjectives with three or more syllables (more interesting, more expensive).

Q

Can I use 'as...as' to compare more than two things?

No, the as...as pattern is typically used to compare *two* things or people as equals. For example,

My car is as fast as your car.
If you're talking about more than two, you're usually looking for a superlative (e.g.,
This car is the fastest of all.
).

Q

What's the main difference between 'better' and 'the best'?

Better is a comparative adjective, used when comparing *two* things (

This book is better than that one
). The best is a superlative adjective, used when comparing *three or more* things and identifying the top one (
This is the best book I’ve ever read
).

Q

Do all adjectives have an '-est' or 'most' form for superlatives?

Almost all. Similar to comparatives, short adjectives usually take -est (tallest, smartest), and longer ones use most (most delicious, most important). Remember the irregular ones like best, worst, farthest/furthest!

Cultural Context

Native English speakers use comparisons constantly in daily conversation, often shortening sentences for speed. For instance, instead of
This is better than that one,
they might just say
This is better
if the context is clear. The as...as pattern can also be used humorously or sarcastically, like "He's as quiet as a rock," implying he's very quiet.
While the grammar rules are fairly consistent, pronunciation and stress on the comparative or superlative word can add emphasis.

मुख्य उदाहरण (8)

1

My new smartphone is much faster than my old one.

मेरा नया स्मार्टफोन मेरे पुराने वाले से बहुत तेज़ है।

चीजों की तुलना करना (बड़ा, अधिक महंगा)
2

This assignment is easier than I expected, thankfully!

यह असाइनमेंट जितना मैंने सोचा था, उससे ज़्यादा आसान है, शुक्र है!

चीजों की तुलना करना (बड़ा, अधिक महंगा)
3

My new phone is `faster` than my old one.

मेरा नया फ़ोन मेरे पुराने फ़ोन से ज़्यादा तेज़ है।

तुलनात्मक: -er और more
4

This movie is `more interesting` than the book.

यह फिल्म किताब से ज़्यादा दिलचस्प है।

तुलनात्मक: -er और more
5

This new phone is much **better** than my old one.

यह नया फ़ोन मेरे पुराने वाले से कहीं ज़्यादा बेहतर है.

अनियमित तुलनात्मक: better, worse, more
6

The weather today is **worse** than it was yesterday; it's raining.

आज का मौसम कल से ज़्यादा खराब है; बारिश हो रही है.

अनियमित तुलनात्मक: better, worse, more
7

My new phone is as light as a feather.

मेरा नया फ़ोन पंख जैसा हल्का है।

समानता की तुलना (as...as)
8

The Netflix sequel isn't as good as the first season.

नेटफ्लिक्स का ये सीक्वल पहले सीज़न जितना अच्छा नहीं है।

समानता की तुलना (as...as)

टिप्स और ट्रिक्स (4)

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Syllables पर ध्यान दो

जब '-er' और 'more' के बीच चुनना हो, तो Adjective को ज़ोर से बोलो। अगर वह एक syllable का है (जैसे 'tall', 'cold'), तो शायद '-er' लगेगा। अगर दो या ज़्यादा syllables का है (जैसे 'boring', 'beautiful'), तो 'more' सही रहेगा। "If it's one syllable, you'll likely add -er. If it's two or more, more is usually the way to go."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: चीजों की तुलना करना (बड़ा, अधिक महंगा)
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सिलेबल गिनो!

ये सबसे आसान तरीका है! एक सिलेबल है तो '-er' लगाओ। जैसे 'fast' से faster। दो या उससे ज़्यादा सिलेबल हैं (जो '-y' पर खत्म नहीं होते) तो 'more' का इस्तेमाल करो।
This is more important.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: तुलनात्मक: -er और more
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आम वाक्यांशों के साथ प्रैक्टिस करो

अपनी रोज़मर्रा की बातचीत में 'better than', 'worse than', और 'more than' का इस्तेमाल करने की कोशिश करो. तुम जितना ज़्यादा इनका इस्तेमाल करोगे, उतना ही ये तुम्हें नेचुरल लगेंगे. जैसे,
My coffee is better than yours!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: अनियमित तुलनात्मक: better, worse, more
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कंपैरेटिव का चक्कर छोड़ो

याद रखना, 'as...as' के बीच में कभी भी -er वाले शब्द या 'more' मत लगाना। हमेशा कहो:
He is as smart as his brother.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: समानता की तुलना (as...as)

मुख्य शब्दावली (6)

Expensive costing a lot of money Cheap low in price Better more good Worse more bad Best the highest quality Tall high in height

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Review Summary

  • A + verb + adjective-er + than + B
  • More + long adjective + than
  • Good -> Better, Bad -> Worse
  • As + adj + as
  • The + adjective-est
  • Good -> Best, Bad -> Worst

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Short adjectives take the -er suffix, not 'more'. 'More' is only for long adjectives.

Wrong: He is more tall than me.
सही: He is taller than me.

Best is already superlative; do not add 'most'.

Wrong: This is the most best cake.
सही: This is the best cake.

Use the base form of the adjective between 'as...as', not the comparative form.

Wrong: It is as better as that.
सही: It is as good as that.

इस अध्याय के नियम (6)

Next Steps

You have mastered comparisons! Keep practicing by comparing objects in your daily life. See you in the next chapter!

Compare items in your room aloud

त्वरित अभ्यास (10)

वाक्य को पूरा करने के लिए सही अनियमित तुलनात्मक रूप चुनो.

This restaurant's food is much ___ than the cafe next door.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: better
'Good' का अनियमित तुलनात्मक रूप 'better' होता है. हम 'gooder' या 'more good' नहीं कहते हैं.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: अनियमित तुलनात्मक: better, worse, more

वाक्य में गलती ढूँढें और ठीक करें।

Find and fix the mistake:

Learning Spanish is more harder than learning French.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Learning Spanish is harder than learning French.
'hard' एक सिलेबल वाला विशेषण है, इसलिए इसका तुलनात्मक रूप 'harder' है। हम एक सिलेबल वाले विशेषण के साथ 'more' का उपयोग नहीं करते हैं।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: तुलनात्मक: -er और more

कौन सा वाक्य अनियमित तुलनात्मक का सही उपयोग करता है?

सही वाक्य चुनें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I need more sleep tonight.
'More' 'much' या 'many' (और 'a lot of') का अनियमित तुलनात्मक है. 'Muncher' कोई शब्द नहीं है.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: अनियमित तुलनात्मक: better, worse, more

वाक्य पूरा करने के लिए सही सुपरलेटिव फॉर्म चुनें।

This is ______ movie I've ever watched!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: the most boring
'boring' एडजेक्टिव में दो सिलेबल होते हैं लेकिन यह '-ing' से समाप्त होता है, जिसमें आमतौर पर 'the most' लगता है। 'boring' के लिए, हम 'the most boring' का उपयोग करते हैं।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: सुपरलेटिव्स: सबसे अच्छा और सबसे बुरा (-est / most)

सही सुपरलेटिव रूप चुनो।

This is ___ coffee I've ever had!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: the best
'good' एक अनियमित विशेषण है, और इसका सुपरलेटिव रूप 'best' है। 'the' लगाना याद रखना।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: अनियमित सुपरलेटिव्स: सबसे अच्छा, सबसे बुरा और अधिक

वाक्य में गलती ढूंढो और ठीक करो।

Find and fix the mistake:

That was the badest movie of the year.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: That was the worst movie of the year.
'bad' एक अनियमित विशेषण है। इसका सुपरलेटिव रूप 'worst' है, 'badest' नहीं।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: अनियमित सुपरलेटिव्स: सबसे अच्छा, सबसे बुरा और अधिक

सही वाक्य चुनें:

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: That was the best meal.
'Good' एक अनियमित एडजेक्टिव है, और इसका सुपरलेटिव फॉर्म 'the best' है।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: सुपरलेटिव्स: सबसे अच्छा और सबसे बुरा (-est / most)

सही comparative रूप चुनें।

This coffee is ___ (hot) than mine.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hotter
Adjective 'hot' एक syllable वाला है और CVC पैटर्न (व्यंजन-स्वर-व्यंजन) पर खत्म होता है, इसलिए हम अंतिम व्यंजन को दोहराते हैं और 'hotter' बनाने के लिए '-er' जोड़ते हैं।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: चीजों की तुलना करना (बड़ा, अधिक महंगा)

वाक्य में गलती खोजें और ठीक करें।

Find and fix the mistake:

She is most smart person in her class.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She is the smartest person in her class.
'Smart' एक छोटा एडजेक्टिव (एक सिलेबल) है, इसलिए हम '-est' जोड़ते हैं और 'the' याद रखते हैं। 'Smartest' सही फॉर्म है।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: सुपरलेटिव्स: सबसे अच्छा और सबसे बुरा (-est / most)

सही वाक्य चुनें:

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: This book is more interesting than that movie.
'Interesting' में तीन सिलेबल हैं, इसलिए तुलनात्मक बनाने के लिए हम इसके पहले 'more' का उपयोग करते हैं। '-er' जोड़ना या 'more' और '-er' दोनों का उपयोग करना गलत है।

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: तुलनात्मक: -er और more

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सामान्य प्रश्न (6)

Comparative Adjective, Adjective का वह रूप है जिसका इस्तेमाल दो चीज़ों की तुलना करने के लिए किया जाता है, यह दिखाने के लिए कि एक में दूसरे की तुलना में कोई खास गुण ज़्यादा है। जैसे, 'taller' दो लोगों की ऊंचाई की तुलना करता है।
taller compares the height of two people.
तुम आमतौर पर एक-syllable वाले Adjectives (जैसे 'cold' -> 'colder') और 'y' पर खत्म होने वाले दो-syllable वाले Adjectives (जैसे 'happy' -> 'happier') के लिए '-er' का इस्तेमाल करते हो। CVC पैटर्न (big -> bigger) वाले शब्दों में स्पेलिंग बदलने का ध्यान रखना। "cold -> colder«, »happy -> happier«, »big -> bigger"
इनका मुख्य उद्देश्य दो चीज़ों, लोगों या कामों की तुलना करना है, ये दिखाना कि किसमें कोई ख़ास गुण ज़्यादा है या कोई काम किस हद तक ज़्यादा किया गया है। जैसे, 'This car is faster than that one.`
तुम आमतौर पर एक सिलेबल वाले विशेषण और क्रियाविशेषण के लिए '-er' का इस्तेमाल करते हो (जैसे, tall → taller, fast → faster)। साथ ही, '-y' पर खत्म होने वाले दो सिलेबल वाले विशेषण के लिए भी (जैसे, happy → happier)।
इसका मतलब है कि किसी विशेषण या क्रियाविशेषण का तुलनात्मक रूप सामान्य नियमों (जैसे '-er' या 'more' जोड़ना) का पालन नहीं करता. इसके बजाय, शब्द पूरी तरह से बदल जाता है, जैसे 'good' का 'better' हो जाता है. Good becomes better.
क्योंकि 'good' एक अनियमित विशेषण है. इंग्लिश में समय के साथ इसका तुलनात्मक रूप अलग तरह से विकसित हुआ, इसलिए हम दो चीज़ों की तुलना करने के लिए 'better' कहते हैं, 'gooder' नहीं.
My performance was better today.