Modifying Comparatives & Superlatives

Modifying Comparatives & Superlatives

much, far, a lot, rather, a little, a bit, slightly, even, any, yet, no + comparative adjective (Examples)

•  She is much older than her husband. (NOT She is very older than her husband.)
•  She is far more dependable than her brother.
• I’m a whole lot happier now.
• She is a lot less careful than her sister.
• She would have finished that job rather more quickly.
• Their attitude was a little less enthusiastic.
• Her performance was even worse than her co-star’s.
• Is he any better?
• She looks no older than her daughter.

When ‘more’ modifies a plural noun, it is modified by ‘many’.

• There are many more opportunities available to students in the UK than in Greece.

Modifying Superlatives

much, by far, quite, almost, practically, nearly, easily + superlative adjective

• She is much the most intelligent of them all.
• She is by far the oldest in the firm.
• She’s quite the most amazing person I’ve ever met.
• This is easily the worst filth. I’ve seen in a long time.