Comparative adjectives
Part 2: The patterns of comparative adjectives
Comparative adjectives have the following patterns:Pattern 1: the ADJ-COMPAR
Pattern 2: the ADJ-COMPAR of pl-n
Pattern 3: ADJ-COMPAR than n/-ing
Pattern 4: ADJ-COMPAR than cl
Pattern 5: ADJ-COMPAR than adv
Pattern 6: ADJ-COMPAR than adj/-ed
Pattern 7: ADJ-COMPAR than prep
Pattern 8: ADJ-COMPAR than adj/-ed n
Pattern 9: ADJ-COMPAR n than n
Pattern 10: ADJ-COMPAR n than prep
Pattern 11: ADJ-COMPAR n than cl
Pattern 12: the ADJ-COMPAR n, the ADJ-COMPAR n
Pattern 13: the ADJ-COMPAR, the ADJ-COMPAR
We include here only those patterns which are dependent on the comparative form of the adjective. Comparative adjectives also have the patterns that other adjective forms have. For example, a comparative adjective may be found in the pattern ADJ n.
Most fathers' involvement tends to include play, rather than the more arduous tasks of washing clothes and feeding.
The origins of their disagreement can be traced to their personalities: two more different individuals would be difficult to find.
The elder girl, about 21, was married, but her husband had disappeared.
It may be found in the pattern v-link ADJ.
Sea salt is more acceptable and should be used in preference to table salt.
Using the tip of a knife, or your finger nail, whichever is easier, nick the skin open on each almond and squeeze the nut out.
Many comparative adjectives are followed by prepositional phrases, or a to-infinitive clause, for example, which are patterns of the adjective itself.
Graduates have become more aware of environmental issues, like the general public.
His successor will be much more difficult to deal with.
When the comparative adjective is followed by a noun, the noun may be followed by a prepositional phrase or a clause that is the pattern of the noun.
I have a collection of relaxation tapes which take you through the various methods of relieving tension. For some people the use of a more active form of relaxation is most beneficial.
The officials have adopted a friendlier attitude toward tourism.