How do we compare two things in English?

Do you remember what a syllable is?

How many syllables are there in your name?  1, 2 or 3?

Do you know anyone who has 4 syllables in their name?

Rabbit has two syllables:

Rab-bit

We need to decide how many syllables there are in the adjective:

1a – Regular Adjectives

long, young, old…

Can you think of any more?

taller than

shorter than

higher than

1b – 1-Syllable Adjectives Ending in -e