Comparisons with simple and compound forms in Russian
How it works
In Russian, comparisons with adjectives and adverbs are formed using simple and compound forms. The simple comparative of many common words often ends in ‹-ее›, ‹-ей› or ‹-ше›, e.g. ‹быстрее› from ‹быстрый› or ‹тише› from ‹тихий›. There are also compound forms with ‹более› or ‹менее›, e.g. ‹более интересный› or ‹менее важный›. The second point of comparison usually comes after ‹чем›; with the simple comparative, the genitive without ‹чем› is also possible, e.g. ‹маршрут короче другого›. For some adjectives, the compound form is more common; for others, both forms are used. The superlative with ‹самый› is not the subject of these tasks.
Many short and common adjectives form the simple comparative with ‹-ее›, ‹-ей› or ‹-ше›. For other adjectives, the form with ‹более› or ‹менее› is customary; often, depending on the word, both formations are possible. After the comparison, ‹чем› + nominative can follow; with the simple comparative, the point of comparison can also stand in the genitive without ‹чем›.
An example
Choose the correct comparative form: ‹дешёвый› (cheap) → ?
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