If there were fewer customers, we would make less money. •
The sooner you come, the better. •
The more guests we have, the happier we will be. That was one of the loveliest meals I had ever had. It was by far the funniest movie I have ever seen. We can use
the + comparative, the +
comparative
when two things vary or
change together or in the same way
STRATEGY: COMPARATIVE FORMS
Your house is a tiny bit/quite a bit bigger than ours. The restaurant was slightly/somewhat/considerably more expensive than I expected. I would be happier if you were a bit more careful. The situation is not as bad as it looks. Please come as soon as possible I would love to invite you and as many members of your fantastic family as you can bring If there were more customers we would make more money. If there were fewer customers, we would make less money. The sooner you come, the better. The more guests we have, the happier we will be. •
That was the biggest meal I had ever had. •
It was the most hilarious movie I have ever seen. When comparing 3 or more things, we can
use
the ____est
with short
adjectives
and
the most ____
with long
adjectives
STRATEGY: COMPARATIVE FORMS
Your house is a tiny bit/quite a bit bigger than ours. The restaurant was slightly/somewhat/considerably more expensive than I expected. I would be happier if you were a bit more careful.