Short Comparatives
The boy ___________ the dog. (fast)
is faster than
She ___________ than me. (intelligent)
is more intelligent than
There _______ a house.
was
Complete the sentence:
There were _______ students in the park.
some
Text 1: The Mountain Gorilla
Mountain gorillas live high up in the misty cloud forests of Africa. Because people have cut down many trees for farming and built roads through their homes, these gorillas have lost much of their natural habitat. Today, dedicated park rangers and scientists work around the clock to protect the remaining forests so these gentle giants can survive.
Question: What is the main reason mountain gorillas have lost much of their habitat?
People cutting down trees for farming and building roads./ Loss of habitat
I __________ my sister. (tall)
am taller than
The TV _____________ (expensive) the phone.
is more expensive
There _________ any elephants.
weren't
There was _____ teacher in class.
a
Text 2: Sea Turtles and Plastic
Six out of the seven species of sea turtles are classified as threatened or endangered. A major danger they face is plastic pollution in the ocean. Floating plastic bags look exactly like jellyfish, which is a favorite food for many sea turtles. When they accidentally eat this plastic, it makes them very sick.
Question: Why do sea turtles accidentally eat floating plastic bags?
Because the bags look exactly like jellyfish, which is their favorite food./ Pollution
It _____________ a house. (heavy)
is heavier than
The dolphin _____________ (dangerous) a fish.
is more dangerous
There __________ an apple in the school nor in my house.
wasn't
Was there _______ bootle of water in the fridge?
a
Text 3: Earth's Green Lungs
Trees act like the lungs of our planet. Through a process called photosynthesis, they breathe in carbon dioxide from the air—which helps fight climate change—and breathe out the fresh oxygen that humans and animals need to survive. Without trees, our air would not be clean enough to breathe.
Question: What do trees breathe out that humans and animals need to survive?
Oxygen
are better than
We ______________( not beautiful) a flower.
aren't more beautiful than
______________ some cars in the motorway.
There were
Were there _______ colours in the pencilcase?
any
Text 4: Nature's Anchors
Trees do an incredible job of protecting the ground beneath our feet. Their deep, strong roots act like anchors, gripping the soil tightly. When heavy rains and strong winds hit, these roots hold the dirt in place, which prevents dangerous mudslides and stops the fertile soil from washing away.
Question: How do a tree's roots prevent soil from washing away during heavy rains?
They act like anchors and grip the soil tightly to hold it in place.