She is taller than her brother.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Comparison and Degree
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Comparatives are words and structures used in English to compare two people, things, or actions. They show how something is more or less than something else.
When to use it
Use comparatives when you want to show the difference between two things, people, places, or actions.
Key forms
- adjective + -er + than (for short adjectives): taller than, faster than
- more + adjective + than (for long adjectives): more interesting than, more beautiful than
- less + adjective + than: less expensive than
Examples
This book is more interesting than that one.
My car is less expensive than yours.
He runs faster than me.
Tips
- Remember to use 'than' after the comparative form.
- Use '-er' for short adjectives (one syllable), and 'more' for longer adjectives (two or more syllables).
- Do not use 'more' and '-er' together (not 'more taller').
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some adjectives have irregular comparative forms: good → better, bad → worse, far → farther/further.