1
× I want to have one drink more.
√ I want to have one more drink.
When more is used with a noun, it must be placed before the noun, not after it.
2
× He was more small than me.
√ He was smaller than me.
One-syllable adjectives form the comparative adding er: brave – braver, dark – darker, hot – hotter, fat – fatter.
Note that adjectives ending in e, only add r (braver), and adjectives ending in one vowel + consonant, double the consonant (fatter).
3
× Grammar is more easy than pronunciation.
√ Grammar is easier than pronunciation.
Adjectives of two syllables ending in y usually add er to form the comparative (and y becomes i): pretty – prettier, silly – sillier, happy – happier, etc.
4
× Christmas day is the better day of the year.
√ Christmas day is the best day of the year.
We use more or adjective-re to compare two things. To compare three or more things, use most, or adjective-est: the most hard-working student in the class, the richest country in the world, the most famous football player, etc.
5
× I loved the excursion. The views were more beautiful.
√ I loved the excursion. The views were very beautiful.
We use more when we are comparing two things: ‘The views from the castle are more beautiful than the views from the hill.’
When we are not comparing, we use very.