adjectives

Comparatives

There are two main forms of comparative and superlative adjectives in English: one-word forms and two-word forms. Here are some rules.

"The standard of this report is very ____. It will have to be rewritten."

Mediocre or meagre?

Position of adjectives

Adjectives normally occur before a noun or after certain verbs. Most adjectives can be used in both positions. Some can't. Take our test and see what you know.

Adjectives: different position, different meaning

If you put these adjectives in the wrong place, the sentence could have a totally different meaning. In this short test, you can find out if you know the rules.

Adjectives don’t usually cause big problems for learners of business English. However, there are a few important points to remember about their position within a sentence. If you put them in the wrong place, the sentence could have a totally different meaning.

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Making comparisons!

Can you create comparative and superlative adjectives correctly? And do you know how to use them? Which option would you choose here:

"There have been a few new developments and the new model is not as heavy than / as the old one."

Describe your team!

If your colleagues can work independently, what adjective would you use to describe them? If they are excited about the project that they are working on, what adjective would you use to describe them then?

Disproportionate measures?

Lufthansa pilots went on strike this week, forcing Germany’s flagship airline to cancel flights and its customers to make alternative travel arrangements. Lufthansa called the planned four-day strike “disproportionate”. That's why this adjective is our Wise Word for this week.

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Which preposition?

So many adjectives, so many prepositions. Learn the right combination! Do you know which preposition to use with bored, concerned or doubtful?

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