Lesson 32 - Comparatives and Superlatives 2

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Goals

• You know when to use the comparative and the superlative.
• You know how to make negative comparisons.

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Unit 3a, exercise 7 and 10

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Comparative adjectives

When we compare two things.

A bus (1) is quicker than a bike (2).

Pokémon (1) is more popular than Yu-Gi-Oh (2).

Comparative adjectives

1 or 2 syllables: adjective+(e)r + than

2 or 3+ syllables: more + adjective + than

• THAN NOT THEN

Superlative adjectives

When we compare more than two things.

Of all types of transport, a plane is the fastest.

This is the most difficult exercise.

Superlative adjectives

1 or 2 syllables:  the + adjective+(e)st

2 or 3+ syllables: the + most + adjective

• We usually use THE in front of the adjective

Negative comparisons

• Comparative = less + regular adjective
• A bus is less quick than a bike.
  
• Pokémon is less popular than Yu-Gi-Oh.

• Superlative = the least + regular adjective
• Of all types of games, playing cards is the least fun.
  
• This is the least difficult exercise.

Modifiers

When there is a big difference we use a lot or much.

• These bags are a lot more expensive.
• These bags are much more expensive.

Modifiers

When there is a small difference we use a bit or a little.

• These bags are a bit more expensive.
• These bags are a little more expensive.

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• Work in your Life book, p.161.
• Exercise 1, 2, 5, and 6.
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