A comparative shows a difference between two things.
Many short adjectives add er; long adjectives often use more.
Than introduces the second thing.
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My bag is heavier than yours.
Moderate / Add a little
This story is more exciting than that one.
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A comparative shows a difference between two things. Many short adjectives add er; long adjectives often use more. Than introduces the second thing. Some common forms are irregular, such as better. The comparison must make sense for the adjective: a road may be longer, while a journey may be more interesting.
Use comparison and location words to make a description precise. Begin with the two things or the place being discussed. Choose only details supported by the picture or message. A simple, accurate comparison is more useful than a longer sentence whose reference is unclear. Pause briefly between directions so the listener can follow each step.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Many short adjectives use the and est; longer adjectives use the most.
Name or make the comparison group clear.
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This is the tallest tree in the garden.
Moderate / Add a little
It was the best game of the week.
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A superlative selects one member of a group. Many short adjectives use the and est; longer adjectives use the most. Name or make the comparison group clear. Best and worst are irregular. Do not use a superlative merely because something has a strong quality; there must be a comparison with a group.
Use comparison and location words to make a description precise. Begin with the two things or the place being discussed. Choose only details supported by the picture or message. A simple, accurate comparison is more useful than a longer sentence whose reference is unclear. Pause briefly between directions so the listener can follow each step.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Turn left, go straight and go past tell the listener how to move; opposite and next to describe the destination.
Follow the route from the stated starting point.
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Go past the bank and turn right.
Moderate / Add a little
The library is opposite the park.
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Directions combine an action with a location. Turn left, go straight and go past tell the listener how to move; opposite and next to describe the destination. Follow the route from the stated starting point. A building on the left changes if the traveller faces a different direction, so keep the viewpoint consistent.
Use comparison and location words to make a description precise. Begin with the two things or the place being discussed. Choose only details supported by the picture or message. A simple, accurate comparison is more useful than a longer sentence whose reference is unclear. Pause briefly between directions so the listener can follow each step.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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