Comparison
. Three kinds of comparative usage. [1]The original class [is A as much as B.].
as A (adjective/adverb) as B
(1)Nadal is as funny as Sanma.
In (1), is funny is omitted after Sanma.
Nadal is as funny as Sanma (is funny).
The third word "as" is an adverb over "funny" and the fifth word "as" is a conjunction (compared to ~) over Sanma is funny.
(2) Negative form of the original comparative class "Not as A as B."
Yabe is not as funny as Okamura.
In negative sentences, Yabe is not so funny as Okamura. and so is often used.
[2]Comparative class [than] be verb --er than
Nadal's tool is smaller than Tanaka's.(Nadal's tool is smaller than Tanaka's.)
Add more before a word consisting of three or more syllables like interesting (in-ter-est-ing→ four syllables)
Nadal is more interesting than Nakata.(Nishino is more interesting than Nakata)
[3]superlative [most-]be verb the --est (of/in)
Nadal is the oldest student in this class.
When using adjectives (when a noun is omitted immediately after the adjective),
add "the" immediately before the adjective
Nishino is the oldest student in this class.
Nishino is the most famous student of all students.
[of or in question]
Nishino is the most famous student of all students.
of = the most among several components
.
in=the most in a place, range, or group
(Nadal is the most famous comedian in Kyoto.)
Applications
. Adverbs are not preceded by theDo not put the before possessive pronouns, even adjectives.
Short Notes
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