What are comparative adjectives?

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more'.

What are superlative adjectives?

Superlative adjectives describe the highest degree of a quality, often ending in '-est' or using 'most'.

What is the difference between 'easier' and 'more easy'?

'Easier' is the correct comparative form, while 'more easy' is incorrect.

When should I use 'better than' instead of 'better as'?

Use 'better than' for comparisons; 'better as' is not standard.

What will I learn in this lesson?

You will learn how to use comparative and superlative forms correctly and avoid common mistakes.

Common Mistakes with English Comparatives and Superlatives - English Grammar Lesson

00:12:39

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJLJ8eE5u6Q

Résumé

TLDRIn this lesson, Minoo from Anglo-Link reviews comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, highlighting common mistakes learners make. The lesson aims to clarify the correct usage of terms like 'easier' vs. 'more easy' and 'better than' vs. 'better as'. It includes an exercise to reinforce understanding, ensuring that by the end, participants will have a clearer grasp of how to use these forms correctly in English.

A retenir

📚 Understand the difference between comparative and superlative forms.
📝 Learn common mistakes in using adjectives and adverbs.
🔍 Discover when to use 'easier' vs. 'more easy'.
⚖️ Know the correct usage of 'better than' vs. 'better as'.
✅ Complete an exercise to test your understanding.

Chronologie

00:00:00 - 00:12:39
In this introductory segment, Minoo from Anglo-Link addresses common confusions regarding the use of comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, such as 'easier' versus 'more easy' and 'better than' versus 'better as'. The lesson aims to clarify these concepts, highlight frequent mistakes, and includes an exercise for self-assessment, ensuring that by the end, learners will have a clearer understanding of how to correctly use these grammatical forms.

Carte mentale

Vidéo Q&R

What are comparative adjectives?
Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more'.
What are superlative adjectives?
Superlative adjectives describe the highest degree of a quality, often ending in '-est' or using 'most'.
What is the difference between 'easier' and 'more easy'?
'Easier' is the correct comparative form, while 'more easy' is incorrect.
When should I use 'better than' instead of 'better as'?
Use 'better than' for comparisons; 'better as' is not standard.
What will I learn in this lesson?
You will learn how to use comparative and superlative forms correctly and avoid common mistakes.

Voir plus de résumés vidéo

Accédez instantanément à des résumés vidéo gratuits sur YouTube grâce à l'IA !

Sous-titres

Défilement automatique:

00:00:00
Are you sometimes wondering whether to say 'easier' or 'more easy'?
00:00:04
Are you unsure whether you should say 'better than' or 'better as'?
00:00:09
Then join me in this lesson for a review of comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs.
00:00:20
Hello and welcome everyone,
00:00:22
this is Minoo at Anglo-Link.
00:00:24
In this lesson, we're going to review comparative adjectives and adverbs and
00:00:29
look at some common mistakes that you might be making with them.
00:00:33
we'll end the lesson with an exercise so you can check your understanding.
00:00:38
By the end of the lesson you will have a better idea of how to use comparative
00:00:42
and superlative adjectives and adverbs and how to avoid some common mistakes.
00:00:48
So, when you're ready we can begin!