Different Forms of Comparison in English - Usage and Examples

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1. Comparison in English

2. Equal Comparison - Usage and Examples

3. Comparing More - Usage and Examples

4. Comparing Less - Structure and Examples

5. Comparing the Greatest

6. Comparing the Least

7. Double Comparison

8. Comparison in Multiples

9. Irregular Adverb/Adjective Comparison Chart

Comparison is a valuable and practical grammar structure in English, with easy usage. Let's explore various comparison forms in English - their usage and examples in this article!

1. Comparison in English

- There are three common comparison forms in English: equal comparison, comparative, and superlative.

Only adjectives (Adj) and adverbs (Adv) in English have comparative forms. Other types of words do not have comparative forms.

2. Equal Comparison - Usage and Examples

	So sánh bằng với tính từ/trạng từ	So sánh bằng với danh từ	So sánh bằng với Like
Công thức so sánh	S + V + as + (adj/ adv) + as	- S + V + the same + (noun) + as	S + V + O + Like + O
Ví dụ	- The book is as good as the movie. - The boy is as tall as the girl.	- John has the same height as Jane. - You’re wearing the same dress as mine.	He looks like his father

Note: S (subject) stands for the subject, V (verb) for the verb, O (object) for the object, Adj (Adjective) for the adjective, and Adv (Adverb) for the adverb.

3. Comparing More - Usage and Examples

	So sánh hơn với tính từ/trạng từ ngắn	So sánh hơn với tính từ/trạng từ dài
Cấu trúc	S + V + (Adj/Adv) + “-er” + than	S + V + more + Adj/Adv + than
Lưu ý	- Tính từ/trạng từ ngắn là từ có một âm tiết (VD: bad, good, far, hard…) - Tính từ có hai âm tiết có đuôi là “y”, “le”, “ow”, “er”, “et” được coi là tính từ ngắn. (VD: happy, quiet, narrow…)	- Tính từ/trạng từ dài là từ có 3 âm tiết trở lên. (VD: beautiful, intelligent, expensive…)
Ví dụ	- He is taller than me. - America is big. But Russia is bigger.	- I want to have a more powerful computer. - Is French more difficult than English?

4. Comparing Less - Structure and Examples

	So sánh ít hơn với tính từ/trạng từ	So sánh ít hơn với danh từ
Cấu trúc	S + V + less + Adj/Adv + than + Noun/Pronoun S + V + not as + Adj/Adv + as + noun/pronoun	S + V + fewer + danh từ đếm được + than + Noun/Pronoun S + V + less + danh từ không đếm được + than + Noun/Pronoun/Clause
Ví dụ	- Lucy is less tall than Luke - Lucy is not as tall as Helena	- New motorbike consumes less petrol than old motorbike - He has fewer wallet than his brother

5. Comparing the Greatest

	Với tính từ/trạng từ ngắn	Với tính từ/trạng từ dài
Cấu trúc	S + V + the + Adj/Adv – est	S + V + the most + Adj/Adv
Ví dụ	- Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system. - I am the shortest person in my family	- This is the most interesting book I have ever read. - Sam is the most handsome boy in the whole school
Lưu ý	- Một số tính từ/trạng từ đặc biệt không có dạng so sánh hơn nhất, bản thân nghĩa của nó đã là mang tính vượt trội là: perfect, unique, dead, impossible, infinite. - Tính từ/trạng từ ngắn là từ có 1 âm tiết và ngược lại thì từ có 2 âm tiết trở lên là tính từ/trạng từ dài. (Trừ một số **Trường hợp đặc biệt) *Trường hợp đặc biệt:* + Tính từ hai âm tiết nhưng tận cùng bằng -er, -le, -ow, -et được coi là tính từ ngắn. + Tính từ và trạng từ có hai âm tiết mà tận cùng bằng -y thì chuyển -y thành -i rồi thêm -est. + Trạng từ có hai âm tiết mà tận cùng bằng -ly thì được coi là tính từ dài. + Với tính từ ngắn, nếu trước phụ âm cuối từ là một nguyên âm (u e o a i), thì ta gấp đôi phụ âm cuối từ trước khi thêm đuôi “est” (VD: hottest…)

6. Comparing the Least

	So sánh kém nhất
Cấu trúc	S + V + the least + Adj/Adv + Noun/ Pronoun/ Clause
Ví dụ	Bean was the one who had the least point in the exam test

7. Double Comparison

	So sánh kép trong câu đơn	So sánh kép trong câu kép
Cấu trúc	- Adj/adv-er + and + Adj/Adv-er S + V - S + V more and more Adj/Adv	The + Adj/adv-er + S + V, The + Adj/adv-er + S + V
Ví dụ	- The tunnel is getting deeper and deeper. - More and more birds fly to the north	The fatter he gets, the shorter he is

8. Comparison in Multiples

	So sánh bội số
Cấu trúc	S + V + Twice, three times… + as + much/ many/ Adj/ Adv + as + Noun
Ví dụ	This house has twice as many rooms as my house.

9. Irregular Adverb/Adjective Comparison Chart

For some adjectives and adverbs, there are irregular comparison forms to be aware of.

Dạng nguyên thể	Dạng so sánh hơn	Dạng so sánh hơn nhất
Tính từ
good	better	best
bad	worse	worst
little	less	least
many	more	most
some	more	most
much	more	most
Trạng từ
well	better	best
badly	worse	worst
little	less	least
far	farther / further	farthest / furthest

Example: We purchased the most software from an online vendor.

She has to travel the longest distance among everyone in the office.

With insights and sharing about common comparison forms in English, you will learn a lot of useful things in this article. Wishing you all a great day ahead!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different forms of comparison in English grammar?

There are three primary forms of comparison in English grammar: equal comparison, comparative, and superlative. Each form uses adjectives and adverbs to express relationships between subjects.

How do you form an equal comparison using adjectives?

To create an equal comparison with adjectives, use the structure 'S + V + as + (adj) + as'. For example, 'The book is as interesting as the movie.'

What structure do you use for comparative forms in English?

Comparative forms can be created by using the structure 'S + V + (adj) + -er + than' for short adjectives or 'S + V + more + (adj) + than' for longer adjectives.

Can you explain how to use superlatives in English comparisons?

Superlatives are formed with 'S + V + the + (adj) -est' for short adjectives and 'S + V + the most + (adj)' for longer adjectives, indicating the highest degree of a quality.

What is an example of using the least in a comparison?

To express the least in a comparison, use 'S + V + the least + (adj) + noun'. For instance, 'She had the least experience among all the candidates.'

How do you create double comparisons in sentences?

Double comparisons can be formed by using structures like 'Adj/adv-er + and + Adj/adv-er' or 'the more + Adj/adv, the more + Adj/adv', showcasing increasing or decreasing qualities.