Taller vs More Tall: Grammar Rules: On Your Mark's English

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Friday English in Use : Stop saying "more tall" and start using -er correctly in 60 seconds! 📏✨

An infographic comparing "more fast" vs "faster" and "more tall" vs "taller" with a simple grammar rule guide.

English in Use: Why we say "Taller" and not "More Tall"

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When you want to show the difference between two things, you are using "Comparatives." While the idea is simple, many students get confused about when to use the word "more" and when to change the ending of the word.

Today, we are making it easy to remember.

The Syllable Test 💡

The secret to getting this right is counting the syllables (the beats) in the word.

Short Words (1 Syllable) 📏

If the word is short and has only one beat, we add -er to the end and use than.

• "This car is faster than that one."

• "I am taller than my brother."

• "This box is heavier than the other one." (Note: words ending in 'y' change to 'ier'!)

  
  

Long Words (2+ Syllables) 💎

If the word is long and has two or more beats, we keep the word the same and put more in front.

• "A diamond is more expensive than a rock."

• "This book is more interesting than the movie."

  
  

Common Pitfall 🛑

The most common mistake is using both! You should never say "more taller" or "more faster."

Choose the ending -er for short words and the word more for long words.

Your Turn

Let's practice! I have a challenge for you. How do you fix this sentence?

"My phone is more new than yours."

Tell me the correct version in the comments down below! :)

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