Good, bad, and far have irregular comparative forms: better, worse, and further or farther, as in this restaurant is better than the last one. These forms do not follow the regular -er or more rules and must be memorized individually, always followed by than.
Grammar Rule
Good, bad, and far have irregular comparatives, always followed by than.
Irregular Comparatives: Rules and Examples
| Adjective | Comparative | Example |
|---|---|---|
| good | better | This restaurant is better than the last one. His English is better than mine. |
| bad | worse | My grades are worse than last semester. The traffic today is worse than usual. |
| far | further / farther | The new gym is farther from my house. |
Remember: good-better, bad-worse, far-further/farther. Never say gooder, badder, or farer.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below using the correct irregular comparative form. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Comparatives – Irregular Forms (Good/Better, Bad/Worse, Far/Further)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the comparative form of good?
The comparative of good is better, as in this restaurant is better than the last one, never gooder.
What is the comparative form of bad?
The comparative of bad is worse, as in my grades are worse than last semester, never badder.
What is the comparative form of far?
The comparative of far is further or farther, as in the new gym is farther from my house.
Do irregular comparatives still use than?
Yes, irregular comparatives are always followed by than, just like regular comparatives, as in his English is better than mine.