Learning to compare is fun and easy! We use special words (comparatives) to show how two things are different. For example, we can say, “This ball is bigger than that ball.” Let’s learn how to do this!

What Does Compare Mean?

Comparing helps us talk about two things. We can say if something is taller, smaller, or faster than something else.

How to Make Comparison Words | How to use comparatives?

Here’s how to make these special words:

1. Short Words (like big or fast)
   • Add -er to the end of the word.
   • Examples:
     • “big” becomes bigger
     • “fast” becomes faster
   • Sentence: “A car is faster than a bike.”
2. Long Words (like beautiful or comfortable)
   • Use more before the word.
   • Examples:
     • “beautiful” becomes more beautiful
     • “comfortable” becomes more comfortable
   • Sentence: “This chair is more comfortable than that one.”

Easy Rules to Remember

• If a word ends with -y, change the y to i and add -er.
  • Example: “happy” becomes happier
• If the word ends with one vowel and one consonant, double the last letter before adding -er.
  • Example: “big” becomes bigger

Comparing in Sentences

• Always use “than” when comparing two things.
  • Example: “My dog is smaller than your dog.”
• Try these examples:
  • “He is taller than me.”
  • “This toy is cheaper than that one.”
  • “Today is colder than yesterday.”

Practice Time!

Let’s try! Fill in the blanks:

1. Compare two animals. Example: “A giraffe is _______ than a cat.”
2. Compare two foods. Example: “Ice cream is _______ than broccoli.”